Living Physics Portal: Bernoulli Principle in Clogged Arteries

Abstract: Section 5 of the Physics of the Cardiovascular System investigates the physics principles applicable in diseased arteries. Students will: 1) use a physical model to investigate the fluid dynamics of clogged arteries; and 2) apply the Equation of Continuity and Bernoulli's Principle to an understanding of pressure differences and velocity of blood flow in diseased arteries.

Resource Types: In-class activity, Lecture materials, Lab, Demonstration, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Student reading

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Nancy Donaldson

Rockhurst University

Charles Gosselin

Rockhurst University

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Physics Topics:

Fluid Mechanics > Dynamics of Fluids > Bernoulli's Principle, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation

Fluid Mechanics > Statics of Fluids > Static Pressure

Life Sciences Topics:

Human and Animal Physiology > Cardiovascular System > Cardiovascular Disorders, Healthy Cardiovascular Function

Math Topics:

Algebra; Geometry

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Physics of the Cardiovascular System - Five Section Module > Bernoulli Principle in Clogged Arteries - Section 5 of 5

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