The isothermal bulk modulus of a gas at atmospheric pressure is:

  • A
    $1\,mm$ of $Hg$
  • B
    $13.6\,mm$ of $Hg$
  • C
    $1.013 \times 10^5\,N/m^2$
  • D
    $2.026 \times 10^5\,N/m^2$

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