Chapter 10, Problem 24Q

To determine

To Explain: If two ships are moving in parallel to one another then there is a risk colliding that should be explained.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

According to Bernoulli’s principle, when relativevelocity is very high then the pressure between two objects is reduces.

If the velocity ofthe water stream between the two boats isgreater than the velocity of the water streams on the outer sides of the boats, then the pressure between the boats is reduced as perBernoulli’s principle. Therefore, the boat is pushed inwards due to the high pressure from outside.

Conclusion:

Due to high pressure from outside, the boats come closer to each other and they can collide.