Correct Bernoulli's equation is (symbols have their usual meaning) :
Solution
<p>Bernoulli's equation relates the pressure, velocity, and height in a flowing fluid and is derived from the principle of conservation of energy. The correct form of Bernoulli's equation is:</p>
<p>$P + \rho g h + \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 = \text{constant}$</p>
<p>where:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>P</b> is the pressure within the fluid.</li>
<li><b>$\rho$</b> is the density of the fluid.</li>
<li><b>g</b> is the acceleration due to gravity.</li>
<li><b>h</b> is the height above a reference point.</li>
<li><b>v</b> is the velocity of the fluid.</li>
</ul>
<p>Looking at the options given:</p>
<ol>
<li>Option A: $P + \frac{1}{2} \rho g h + \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 = \text{constant}$</li>
<li>Option B: $P + m g h + \frac{1}{2} m v^2 = \text{constant}$</li>
<li>Option C: $P + \rho g h + \rho v^2 = \text{constant}$</li>
<li>Option D: $P + \rho g h + \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 = \text{constant}$</li>
</ol>
<p>Option D correctly represents Bernoulli's equation in its proper form. Therefore, the correct answer is:</p>
<p><b>Option D</b></p>
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Properties of Solids and Liquids · Topic: Elasticity
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