Quick question about Bernoulli principle and resistance?

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The discussion centers on the Bernoulli principle and its implications for fluid dynamics in narrowed pipe sections. Participants clarify that Bernoulli's equation applies to a single flow scenario, and when a pipe is narrowed, the flow dynamics change, leading to increased resistance and pressure loss. The user seeks to understand the relationship between pressure loss and resistance in both narrowed and non-narrowed areas of the pipe. Ultimately, the consensus is that pressure loss occurs due to the restriction in the narrowed area, affecting the overall flow speed.

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Ok I studied bernoulli and I can see how fluid would travel faster in narrowed regions but in most examples I see when something is narrowed the flow is reduced. Is this because of resistance? Also when there is resistance speed in the narrowed section is reduced right? I like to know what do they mean by this friction. Simply I'm asking in most occasion when something is narrowed the fluid flows slower due to resistance. It might be faster than non narrowed part but it is slow because of resistance(I mean if there was no resistance it would be faster) Is that right?
 
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This must be the 5th time you have asked this same question. The answer hasn't changed: Bernoulli's equation deals with ONE flow scenario at a time. When you take a pipe with a certain flow and pinch it, the Bernoulli description you were just using is no longer valid.
 
russ_watters said:
This must be the 5th time you have asked this same question. The answer hasn't changed: Bernoulli's equation deals with ONE flow scenario at a time. When you take a pipe with a certain flow and pinch it, the Bernoulli description you were just using is no longer valid.

Yes you are right I'm sorry for repetition but I still haven't grasped this. Ok now from what you have said this is my new understanding tell me if this is right.Non narrowed area------> narrowed area

Let's say fluid is flowing in a pipe and I suddenly narrowed it. Then I can understand how this would create a restriction and higher pressure in the non narrowed area. Does this higher pressure account for higher pressure loss so there is less force for fluid to move. I want to know if the pressure loss occurs in the non narrowed area due to the restriction or in the narrowed area due the walls coming very close? Thank you! :smile:
 

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