Can Someone Help Me Understand Bernoulli's Equation for My Physics Course?

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This discussion focuses on understanding Bernoulli's Equation, particularly for students new to physics. The equation involves key quantities such as pressure, speed, and height, which are essential for solving related problems. The conversation emphasizes the importance of substituting given values into the equation while assuming idealized flow conditions, typically neglecting viscosity. This approach is standard for most Bernoulli problems encountered in introductory physics courses.

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  • Basic understanding of fluid dynamics concepts
  • Familiarity with pressure, speed, and height in physics
  • Knowledge of ideal fluid assumptions
  • Experience with algebraic substitution in equations
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  • Study the derivation and applications of Bernoulli's Equation
  • Learn about ideal fluid assumptions and their implications
  • Explore examples of Bernoulli problems and their solutions
  • Investigate the role of viscosity in fluid dynamics
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This discussion is beneficial for students taking introductory physics courses, particularly those who are transitioning from basic to more advanced concepts in fluid dynamics.

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Hi everyone, I am currently doing Physics at UNI but I haven't done it in high school. I was wondering if you guys can help me by guiding me on what to do? Much appreciated.

I am not doing a Physics Degree. I am doing Physics as an online course as an elective and I have no idea what the questions are on about as I have not done Physics since Year 10.
 
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What have you done so far on the problem? What don't you understand properly?
 
I don't understand how to use the equation.
 
Bernoulli's equation has quantities like pressure, speed, and height in it. The problem statement has information about pressure, speed, and height in it. It appears, at first glance anyway, that substitution of the given quantities into Bernoulli's equation is the way to go.
 
Part of the problem statement includes the viscosity of water, but I don't think that you're supposed to use that in your calculations and instead assume an idealized flow, which is what most Bernoulli problems do.
 

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