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Bernoulli's equation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An equation that describes the conservation of mechanical energy in fluid flow, relating pressure, gravitational potential energy per unit volume, and kinetic energy per unit volume at two points in a flowing fluid.

AP course connection

Topic 8.4: 8.4 Fluids and Conservation Laws

Unit 8