Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The Bernoulli equation is a fundamental principle in fluid dynamics that relates the pressure, velocity, and height of a fluid. It states that as the speed of a fluid increases, its pressure decreases, and vice versa.