Pressure at Points: What Does the Bernoulli Equation Tell Us?

In summary: You should think of z more as the elevation above a specified datum z = 0. In this problem, a logical choice for the datum would be the center of the pipe. Now please articulate what the Bernoulli equation means to you, or what each of the terms in the equation means physically.
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werson tan
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Homework Statement


isn't that p1 and [2 at the same point ? why shouldn't the P1 = P2 , which is
ρg(h1 +h2 +h3) ?

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The velocity of the liquid makes a difference! Bernoulli.
 
  • #3
BvU said:
The velocity of the liquid makes a difference! Bernoulli.
can you explain further?
 
  • #4
werson tan said:
can you explain further?
BvU means you must apply the Bernoulli equation to the two points to find out what the pressures are at those locations.

When the fluid is in motion, the pressure at any point is no longer equal to just the static pressure.
 
  • #5
SteamKing said:
BvU means you must apply the Bernoulli equation to the two points to find out what the pressures are at those locations.

When the fluid is in motion, the pressure at any point is no longer equal to just the static pressure.
can you explain how to apply the Beroulli's pronciple so that the P1 = pg(h1 +h2) ? but not P1 = pg(h1 +h2+h3) ?
 
  • #6
Have you learned about Bernoulli already ? This is a very straightforward application!
 
  • #7
BvU said:
Have you learned about Bernoulli already ? This is a very straightforward application!
maybe there are some points that i have left out , can you point out please?
 
  • #8
werson tan said:
maybe there are some points that i have left out , can you point out please?
Please write out the Bernoulli equation for us (if you know it)?
 
  • #9
P +z + (v^2) /.2g , wher v = velocity
 
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werson tan said:
P +z + (v^2) /.2g , wher v = velocity
Please try again. This is not an equation. I know this, because I don't see an equal sign. I also don't see any density in the equation. None of the terms in the equation are dimensionally consistent with one another. Please look it up and get it right this time. Otherwise, you won't be able to solve your problem.
 
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Chestermiller said:
Please try again. This is not an equation. I know this, because I don't see an equal sign. I also don't see any density in the equation. None of the terms in the equation are dimensionally consistent with one another. Please look it up and get it right this time. Otherwise, you won't be able to solve your problem.
it should be P/ y + z + (v^2) /.2g , where v = velocity , y = ρg
 
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This is almost comical: 0084.png in post #1 says it all but apparently isn't acceptable for Werson. Do you find it difficult to understand the term with ##v^2## in the Bernoulli equation ?

(What Chet means is that this expression is a constant)
 
  • #13
werson tan said:
it should be P/ y + z + (v^2) /.2g , where v = velocity , y = ρg
This would be correct if that expression were set equal to a constant, and if that 0.2 in the denominator were a 2. Do you agree?
 
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Chestermiller said:
This would be correct if that expression were set equal to a constant, and if that 0.2 in the denominator were a 2. Do you agree?
how to relate it to the P1 ? why not P1 = P2 , which is ρg(h1 +h2 +h3) ?
 
  • #15
werson tan said:
how to relate it to the P1 ? why not P1 = P2 , which is ρg(h1 +h2 +h3) ?
Let's try to apply the Bernoulli equation to P1 and P2 to see what it tells us about their relationship. But, before doing that, do you understand the Bernoulli equation? Also, precisely what does z represent in the Bernoulli equation?
 
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Chestermiller said:
Let's try to apply the Bernoulli equation to P1 and P2 to see what it tells us about their relationship. But, before doing that, do you understand the Bernoulli equation? Also, precisely what does z represent in the Bernoulli equation?
z represent the difference in height between 2 points
 
  • #17
werson tan said:
z represent the difference in height between 2 points
You should think of z more as the elevation above a specified datum z = 0. In this problem, a logical choice for the datum would be the center of the pipe. Now please articulate what the Bernoulli equation means to you, or what each of the terms in the equation means physically.
 

1. What is pressure at points?

Pressure at points refers to the amount of force applied per unit area at a specific point. It is a measure of how much force is being exerted on a surface at a particular location.

2. How is pressure at points different from pressure in general?

Pressure at points is a localized measurement, meaning it only applies to a specific point on a surface. In contrast, pressure in general refers to the overall force being exerted on an entire surface.

3. What causes differences in pressure at points?

Pressure at points can vary due to a number of factors, such as the weight of an object, the velocity of a fluid, or the surface area of contact. It can also be affected by external factors like temperature and altitude.

4. Why is it important to consider pressure at points?

Understanding pressure at points is crucial in many scientific fields, including engineering, physics, and fluid dynamics. It allows us to accurately predict the behavior of fluids and structures under different conditions and make informed decisions about design and safety.

5. How is pressure at points measured?

Pressure at points can be measured using various instruments, including manometers, pressure transducers, and pressure gauges. These devices use different techniques to convert the physical force of pressure into an electrical signal that can be read and recorded.

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