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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