Why am I getting negative pressures when calculating Bernoulli's equation?

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The discussion revolves around a user's difficulty in calculating Bernoulli's equation, resulting in negative pressures on both sides. A response highlights that the user's derivation is mostly correct but contains a sign error, specifically that the left side of the equation should reflect the opposite change in pressure. The conversation also touches on the language barrier, as the user's document is in Slovenian, which complicates understanding for others. Additionally, there is a friendly exchange about the use of translation tools for non-English speakers. The thread emphasizes the importance of accurate sign conventions in fluid dynamics calculations.
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Hello i tried to calculate Bernulli's equation myself and i get negative pressures on both sides of equation. What am i doing wrong? It is all in a document.

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71GA said:
Hello i tried to calculate Bernulli's equation myself and i get negative pressures on both sides of equation. What am i doing wrong? It is all in a document.

Ty
First of all you are writing it out in Slovenian. That makes it a little difficult for most people to follow.

But it appears that you have done the derivation correctly except you have a sign switched. The left side of your equation third from the bottom of page 1 should be -(p_2-p_1). This is because the change in PV is equal and opposite to the changes in kinetic and potential energy: eg. A decrease in PV energy must be equal to the increase in the sum of changes in kinetic and potential energies.

oh, in mimogrede, dobrodošli v fiziki forumih

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Nice to see someone here also talks Slovenian :) And thank you. This was my first thread on this forum and i got a nice reply. That is why i now like this forum :)
 
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