Bernoullis equation and appropriate units

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The discussion centers on the application of Bernoulli's equation and the appropriate units for expressing its results. The user analyzes the units associated with pressure, density, velocity, acceleration, and height, ultimately simplifying them to N m^-1 kg^2 s^-3. However, the consensus is that the units should be expressed in terms of energy, specifically Joules (J) or kg m² s^-2 in SI/mks, or as specific energy in m² s^-2. This clarification is crucial for accurate scientific communication.

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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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