Bernoullis equation and appropriate units

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In the discussion on Bernoulli's equation, the user expresses uncertainty about the appropriate units for their answer. They analyze the units of pressure, density, velocity, acceleration, and height, ultimately simplifying to N m^-1 kg^2 s^-3. However, they recognize that the standard units should align with energy, specifically Joules (J) or kg m² s⁻² in SI/mks. The consensus emphasizes that units should ultimately reflect energy or specific energy, such as m² s⁻², for clarity and correctness.
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I've just completed a question using Bernoullis equation but I am unsure of what units I should give the answer in.

By taking the units of the terms in the equation to be

Pressure density velocity density acceleration height

Nm^2 Kg m^-3 m s^-1 Kg m^-3 m s^-2 m


And then simplifying I get

N m^-1 kg^2 s^-3

This doesn't look great... Am I on the right lines though?
 
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Units should be in terms of energy J or kg m2 s-2 in SI/mks, or specific energy, m2 s-2.
 
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