Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Bernoulli's principle states that as the speed of a moving fluid increases, its pressure decreases, and vice versa. It describes the relationship between fluid velocity and pressure in a streamline flow.
Related terms
Venturi effect: The Venturi effect occurs when there is a decrease in fluid pressure as it flows through a constricted section of pipe.
Lift: In aerodynamics, lift is the upward force generated on an object (such as an airplane wing) due to differences in air pressure.
Streamline flow: Streamline flow refers to smooth and orderly movement of fluid particles along parallel paths with no turbulence or mixing.