Bernoullis Principle

Speed of a moving fluid

(liquid or gas) increases,
the pressure within the fluid
decreases.
Speed , Pressure
Explanation:
Liquids flow from places with higher
pressure to places with lower pressure.
Figure below shows that when water flow from
left to right, the water level decreases from left to
right. This indicates that, the water pressure
decreases from left to right.
Explanation:
The pressure at B is the lowest because the liquid
flow the fastest at B. According to Bernoulli's
Principle, the faster the water flow, the lower the
water pressure. P
atm
> P
liquid
However, if the experiment is repeated by using
a Venturi tube where the diameter at B is made
smaller than A and C as in the diagram below, the
water level become lowest at B.
Explanation:
Gases flow from places with higher
pressure to places with lower pressure.
Figure above shows some air is blow through a
tube from left to right. The water level in the
capillary tube increases from left to right.
This indicates that the pressure in the tube
decreases from left to right
Explanation:
The pressure at B is the lowest because the gas flow the
fastest at B. According to Bernoulli's Principle, the faster
the gas flow, the lower the gas pressure. P
atm
> P
liquid

However, if the tube is replaced by a Venturi
tube, the water level become highest at B. This
indicates that, the pressure of the air is the lowest
at B.
A paper will be lifted upwards
when air is blown rapidly above it.

Explanation:
Air move rapidly above the paper,
causes the pressure above the
paper to decrease.
Pressure below the paper
becomes relatively higher.
Owing to the difference of the
pressure, a net force is produced
to push the paper upward.
Applications
When air is blown rapidly
between the 2 ping pong
balls, the 2 balls will
__________________

Explanation:
Air move rapidly between the
2 balls, causes the pressure
between the 2 balls to
___________.
Pressure at the other side of
the balls becomes relatively
higher, push the 2 ball close
to each other.
The ping pong ball will not fall
when water is allowed to flow
through the filter funnel.

Explanation:
Water above the ping pong ball
flow rapidly, causes the pressure
above the ping pong ball to
decrease.
As a result, the pressure below the
ping pong ball is relatively higher.
Owing to the difference of the
pressure, a net force is produced to
push the ping pong ball upward.
When a wing in the form of an aerofoil moves in air, the
flow of air over the top travels faster and creates a region
of low pressure. The flow of air below the wing is slower
resulting in a region of higher pressure.

The difference between the pressures at the top and
underside of the wing causes a net upward force, called lift,
which helps the plane to take-off.
In some of the sport such as football, a player can make
the ball move in a curve path by spinning the ball.
This effect can be explained by Bernoulli's Principle.
Insecticide Spray
When the plunger is pushed in, the air flows at a high
velocity through a nozzle.

The flow of air at high velocity creates a region of low
pressure above the metal tube. The higher pressure of
the atmospheric air acts on the surface of the liquid
insecticide causing it to rise up the metal tube.

The insecticide leaves the top of the metal tube through
the nozzle as a fine droplets.
When the burner is connected to a gas
supply, the gas flows at high velocity
through a narrow passage in the burner,
creating a region of low pressure.

The outside air, which is at atmospheric
pressure, is drawn in and mixes with the
gas.

The mixture of gas and air enables the gas
to burn completely to produce a clean, hot,
and smokeless flame
Bunsen Burner
Carburetor
A carburetor is a device that blends air and fuel for an
internal combustion engine.
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