Venturi Effect

The Venturi Effect is a phenomenon where fluid speed increases as it flows through a narrow section of pipe, causing its pressure to drop. Imagine water flowing through a garden hose. If you partially pinch the hose, the water speeds up at the pinch point and the pressure decreases, which can lead to a spray. This principle is utilized in various applications, such as in carburetors for engines and in medical devices like nebulizers, where reduced pressure helps draw in additional air or medication. The effect illustrates the relationship between fluid speed and pressure in dynamic systems.