Bernoulli's Principle

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What is Bernoulli's Principle?

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Bernoulli's Principle states that as the speed of a fluid increases, its pressure decreases.

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What do objects tend to move toward?

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Objects tend to move toward areas of lower pressure.

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What happens to an airplane if the pressure is lower above the wing and higher below the wing?

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The airplane will lift.

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What happens to an airplane if the pressure is the same above and below the wing?

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The airplane will neither lift nor sink.

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What are fluids?

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Fluids are substances that can flow, including liquids and gases.

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Which of the following is a fluid?

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Air is a fluid.

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What are the two types of fluids?

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The two types of fluids are liquids and gases.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Water is an example of a liquid.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Air is an example of a gas.

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How does air pressure affect flight?

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Air pressure differences create lift, allowing airplanes to fly.