A practical example of a siphon at work
Hughes, Stephen (2010) A practical example of a siphon at work. Physics Education, 45(2), pp. 162-166.
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Description
In this paper, some classroom experiments are described for correcting the common misconception that the operation of a siphon depends on atmospheric pressure. One experiment makes use of a chain model of a siphon and another demonstrates that flow rate is dependent on the height difference between the inflow and outflow of a siphon and not atmospheric pressure. A real-life example of the use of a siphon to refill a lake in South Australia is described, demonstrating that the siphon is not only of academic interest but has practical applications.
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| ID Code: | 31098 |
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| Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Measurements or Duration: | 5 pages |
| Keywords: | atmospheric pressure, chain analogy, gravity, hydrogen bonds, misconception, myth busters, siphon, tensile strength, vacuum |
| DOI: | 10.1088/0031-9120/45/2/006 |
| ISSN: | 0031-9120 |
| Pure ID: | 32193855 |
| Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Science and Technology Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Science & Engineering Faculty Current > Research Centres > Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation |
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| Deposited On: | 08 Mar 2010 02:15 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Mar 2025 09:30 |
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