A material with a relatively large bulk modulus
A) requires relatively large forces to produce a specified density change.
B) requires relatively small forces to produce a specified density change.
C) is a material that has a relatively small value of density.
D) is a material that has a relatively large value of density.

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The bulk modulus is a measure of a material's resistance to uniform compression. A large bulk modulus means the material is very resistant to compression, thus requiring relatively large forces to produce a specified change in density.

A Material with a Relatively Large Bulk Modulus