AIIMS2019Physics-Fluid Mechanics

AIIMS 2019 Physics Bernoulli's Principle MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

Apply the equation of continuity. A₁V₁ = A₂V₂ 5² × 4 = 2² × V₂ V₂ = 25 Apply the energy equation at both the ends.

A

P₁ + 1/2 v₁² = P₂ + 1/2 v₂²

B

P₁ - P₂ = 1/2 (v₂² - v₁²)

C

1/2 × 10³ (25² - 4²) = 304500 Pa

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Option B, P1P2=12(v22v12)P_1 - P_2 = \frac{1}{2} (v_2^2 - v_1^2), is correct because it represents the Bernoulli's principle, which states that the difference in pressure between two points in a fluid flow is equal to the change in kinetic energy per unit volume. This equation effectively relates the pressures and velocities at two different points in a streamline flow, allowing for the analysis of energy conservation in fluid dynamics.

Option A is incorrect as it does not account for the pressure difference but rather equates total mechanical energy, while Option C incorrectly applies the kinetic energy formula without considering the pressure terms. Thus, only option B accurately reflects the relationship between pressure and velocity changes in a flowing fluid.

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