Bernoulli's Principle & Turbulent Flow
This simulation demonstrates why Bernoulli's equation cannot describe turbulent flow in river rapids. Bernoulli's principle applies only to steady, streamline flow, not turbulent conditions.
Why Bernoulli's Equation Doesn't Apply to Rapids
Bernoulli's equation assumes steady, inviscid, incompressible flow along a streamline with no energy loss. In river rapids, the flow becomes turbulent with chaotic eddies and vortices, energy is dissipated as heat, and the flow cannot be described by simple streamlines. This makes Bernoulli's equation unsuitable for analyzing such complex flow conditions.
