B3P
P3B
3PB
PB
Bulk modulus B = -V(ΔP)/(ΔV)
For a sphere, V = (4/3)πr³
ΔV = (4/3)π(3r²Δr) = 4πr²(Δr)
Substituting into the bulk modulus equation:
B = -((4/3)πr³)(P)/(4πr²Δr)
B = -rP/(3Δr)
Δr/r = -P/(3B)
Fractional decrease in radius = -Δr/r = P/(3B)