The formula to calculate the Bulk modulus is given by
B=−(VΔV)ΔP...(1)
From equation (1), the fractional compression in volume may be obtained as follows:
−(VΔV)==BΔPBρgΔh...(2)
From equation (2) it follows that
∣−(VΔV)∣=⇒2×1091000×10×4000(VΔV)=2×10−2
Hence, α=2.