In deriving Bernoulli's equation, we equated the work done on the fluid in the tube to its change in the potential and kinetic energy. Do the dissipative forces become more important asthe fluid velocity increases ? Discuss qualitatively.

In deriving Bernoulli's equation, we equated the work done on the fluid in the tube to its change in the potential and kinetic energy . What is the largest average velocity of blood How in an artery of diameter 2xx 10^-3 m if the flow must remain laminar ? Discuss qualitatively.