Question

The term $\frac {\rho V^2}{2}$ used in Bernoulli theorem is basically:

• A. dynamic pressure
• B. hydrostatic pressure
• C. static pressure
• D. stagnation pressure

Answer 1

Answer:

A. dynamic pressure

Dynamic pressure represents the pressure rise when the fluid in motion is brought to a stop isentropically i.e $\frac {\rho V^2}{2}$