Fluids > Fluid Statics > Siphons, Fountains, and Pumps
DCS# 2B60.20

SIPHON

 

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


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.