Bernoulli effect
Americannoun
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The phenomenon of falling pressure in a fluid as the velocity of the fluid stream increases. The Bernoulli effect accounts for the lift generated by the airfoil shape of an airplane wing.
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See also Bernoulli's law lift See Note at aerodynamics
Etymology
Origin of Bernoulli effect
Named after Jakob Bernoulli
Example Sentences
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The page rises, supposedly illustrating the Bernoulli effect.
From Scientific American • Feb. 4, 2020
Water pressure inside a hose nozzle can be less than atmospheric pressure due to the Bernoulli effect.
From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015
Water pressure inside a hose nozzle can be less than atmospheric pressure due to the Bernoulli effect.
From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015
Approximately what is the force due to the Bernoulli effect on a roof having an area of 220 m2 ?
From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015
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