Development of Bernoulli's equation

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The discussion centers on the development of Bernoulli's equation and the clarification of how pressure affects fluid particles. It emphasizes that pressure changes over time do not accelerate fluid particles because the same pressure acts uniformly on all sides. Instead, acceleration requires a pressure difference across the fluid particle at a given moment. The equation provided illustrates this relationship, highlighting the need for spatial pressure variation to induce acceleration. Understanding this concept is crucial for applying Bernoulli's principle effectively.
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My book says:


\frac{\partial V}{\partial s}\frac{ds}{dt}=-\frac{1}{\rho}\frac{dP}{ds}-g\frac{dz}{ds} (1.28)


The changes of pressure as a function of time cannot accelerate a fluid particle. This is because the same pressure would be acting at every instant on all sides of the fluid particles. Therefore, the partial differential can be replaced by the total derivative in Eq. (1.28)


V\frac{dV}{ds}=-\frac{1}{\rho}\frac{dP}{ds}-g\frac{dz}{ds}

I can't understand the explanation. Please, help me.
 
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The changes of pressure as a function of time cannot accelerate a fluid particle.

You need pressure to change as a function of space (position) to impart acceleration. That is you must have a a pressure difference at the same time.
 
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