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Siphon

physical science Maturity 7-9

A siphon moves water through a tube.

Lappo.svg
Lappo.svg
It can move water up and over. It does not need a pump. Gravity pulls the water down the long side. This helps the water move. It is very cool to see!
AirLaunchSiphon.ogv
AirLaunchSiphon.ogv
Can you find one at home?

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File:Lappo.svg
Lappo.svg
File:FlyingDropletSiphon.svg
FlyingDropletSiphon.svg
File:Pascal's siphon.png
Pascal's siphon.png
File:ChainModelOfSiphon150Pixels.jpg
ChainModelOfSiphon150Pixels.jpg
File:SiphonStillWorksWithBigLeg.svg
SiphonStillWorksWithBigLeg.svg
File:SiphonNoTensileStrengthNeeded.svg
SiphonNoTensileStrengthNeeded.svg
AirLaunchSiphon.ogv
File:OppositeAndEqualForcesNotCancelling.svg
OppositeAndEqualForcesNotCancelling.svg
File:Siphoning.JPG
Siphoning.JPG
File:StGeorgeCottonIrrig.jpg
StGeorgeCottonIrrig.jpg
File:Siphon.JPG
Siphon.JPG
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