Example Siphon: documents

After a reminder of the static interpretation of a siphon, this paper analyses the risks of some misunderstandings often present in common explanations of the dynamic situation. A particular staging of this experiment is then suggested, in order to emphasize that a systemic approach is needed to understand siphon at work. A short video complements the document.

Staging the Siphon — by Christian Ucke — last modified 2010-02-10 17:35

 

video: siphon versus pulley — by Christian Ucke — last modified 2010-02-10 17:35

 

The Siphon — by Christian Ucke — last modified 2010-02-10 17:36

The paper - presents the hydrostatic and dynamic theory of the Siphon - stresses the role of cohesive forces in the liquid - explains why a siphon works whatever the external pressure is