Bernoulli's Principle: Pressure Difference in Expanding Pipe

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Water flowing through a horizontal pipe experiences a change in velocity as the pipe expands, decreasing from 50 ft per sec to 35 ft per sec. According to Bernoulli's Principle, this change in velocity results in a pressure difference between the two points in the pipe. The pressure at the point with higher velocity (50 ft per sec) will be lower than at the point with lower velocity (35 ft per sec). To calculate the exact pressure difference, additional information such as fluid density and the specific dimensions of the pipe would be needed. Understanding this principle is crucial for applications in fluid dynamics and engineering.

Oct 9, 2009

mathewjames

water flows through a horizontal pipe at a velocity of 50 ft per sec. Owing to the pipe gradually expanding to a larger size, the velocity decreases to 35 ft per sec. what is the difference between the pressures at two points, one in each size of pipe?

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