Bernoulli effect

Bernoulli Effect refers to the principle in fluid dynamics that explains how the pressure within a fluid decreases as the speed of the fluid increases. This principle is named after the Swiss mathematician and physicist Daniel Bernoulli, who first formulated it in the 18th century.

History

The Bernoulli Effect was first described in 1738 by Daniel Bernoulli in his book Hydrodynamica. Bernoulli was investigating the principles of conservation of energy in fluids and discovered this effect as a result of his research.

Principle

The Bernoulli Effect states that an increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in the fluid's pressure or potential energy. This principle is derived from the conservation of energy principle, which states that the total energy in a system remains constant.

Applications

The Bernoulli Effect has numerous applications in various fields such as aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and medicine. In aerodynamics, it is used to explain the lift force on an airplane wing or airfoil. In hydrodynamics, it is used to calculate the flow rate of fluids in pipes. In medicine, it is used in devices like the Venturi mask to deliver a precise amount of oxygen to patients.

See also

• Fluid dynamics
• Daniel Bernoulli
• Conservation of energy
• Aerodynamics
• Hydrodynamics
• Venturi mask