Fluids > Fluid Statics > Siphons, Fountains, and Pumps

DCS# 2B60.20

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SIPHON

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APPARATUS

pair of beakers	101-01-C
tubing	202-02-C3
food coloring	202-02-A
lab jack or other stand	202-01-C

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DESCRIPTION

Start with the tubing full of water and one full beaker of water.  Raise the full beaker to transfer water to the other beaker.  Raise the other beaker to transfer the water back.  For a larger version, siphon water from the aquarium to the sink.