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Siphon Physics
AP Physics 1 · Unit 8 Fluids
Learning Objectives
Atmospheric pressure pushes fluid up into tube
Flow requires outlet below liquid surface level
v = √(2g·Δh) from Bernoulli's equation
Max siphon height ≈ 10.3 m (atmospheric limit)
Tags
siphon
pressure
fluids
Bernoulli
AP Physics 1
h₁ Source Level (m)
2.0
h₂ Outlet Level (m)
0.5
h_peak Tube Top (m)
3.0
Results
Δh = h₁−h₂
0
v_out
0
P at peak
0
Flows?
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