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Venturi Effect
AP Physics 1 · Unit 8 Fluids
Learning Objectives
A₁v₁ = A₂v₂ (continuity equation)
Narrower pipe → faster flow → lower pressure
Bernoulli: P + ½ρv² = const (same height)
Pressure difference drives manometer readings
Tags
Venturi
Bernoulli
continuity
fluids
AP Physics 1
A₁ (cm²)
10
A₂ (narrow, cm²)
3
v₁ (m/s)
2
ρ (kg/m³)
1000
Results
v₂
0
P₁ (kPa)
0
P₂ (kPa)
0
ΔP (kPa)
0