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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which is the most accurate statement of Bernoulli's Principle? I. Fast-moving air causes lower pressure ii. Lower pressure causes fast-moving air iii. Fast-moving air causes constant pressure
Options
A i. only
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B ii. only
C i. and ii. only
D i, ii, iii
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bernoulli's principle states that for an inviscid fluid, an increase in speed occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure. Statement i correctly identifies that fast-moving air is associated with lower pressure. Statement ii reverses cause and effect incorrectly.

Hint

Bernoulli describes a relationship, not causation.

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