Daniel Bernoulli showed that along a streamline, P + ½ρv² + ρgh stays constant. Faster flow means lower pressure — the principle behind lift.
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Bernoulli's Equation Explained
Pressure, speed, and height trade off along a streamline — essential for wings, pipes, and blood flow.
7 min read · 2026-06-11