What is a siphon?

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Please explain it as easy as you can and please try using the terms "adhesion" and "gravity".

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2007-01-28 18:05:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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A siphon (also spelled syphon) is a continuous tube that allows liquid to drain from a reservoir through an intermediate point that is higher than the reservoir, the up-slope flow being driven only by hydrostatic pressure without any need for pumping.

2007-01-28 19:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by kano7_1985 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A small pipe used for draining is called siphon

2007-01-29 14:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by moosa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋