Conceptual Physics

(Sean Pound) #1

General form of the equation


Includes potential energy density


g = acceleration of gravity


h = height


What is the speed of the fluid at


point 1?


P 1 + ½ȡv 12 = P 2 + ½ȡv 22


v 1 = 0.894 m/s


13.15 - Physics at work: Bernoulli effect and plumbing


The Bernoulli effect can help you understand not only the lofty topic of how airplanes fly, but also the more mundane topic of venting in
household plumbing systems.

Drain traps in a plumbing system


Prevent the spread of noxious gases


Plumbing system with vented sink trap.

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