(a) From the result of Problem 37, compute the bulk modulus of pure silver. (b) Compare...

(a) From the result of Problem 37, compute the bulk modulus of pure silver. (b) Compare your result with the experimental value of 1.01 × 10¹¹ N/m².

Problem 37

Show that the bulk modulus, defined as

(where P is pressure and V is volume) can be written as

for a Fermi electron gas with Fermi energy E_F. (Hint:Use the relationship between P and V given in Problem 36a.)

Problem 36a

Show that the ideal gas law can be written as