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Bernoulli's continuity equation

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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Bernoulli's continuity equation is a principle in fluid dynamics that states that the product of the cross-sectional area and velocity of a fluid remains constant along a streamline, assuming no energy losses or gains.

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