Does a siphon's function is affected by its level of immersion?

[beatenbob]

Does a siphon's function is affected by its level of immersion??

Hello. Can anybody tells me does a siphon's function is affected by its level of immersion(below the surface of water) at the higher level reservoir/beaker? I know two containers must be placed at different levels,one is higher and the other is lower. I mean if the level of immersion of the higher reservoir is deep, the pressure equation hpg is applied and water is drained at higher speed due to high pressure, isn't it?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Nate810]

Yes, the level of immersion will affect the function of a siphon. The higher the level of immersion of the higher reservoir, the higher the pressure that can be generated and the faster the water will be able to drain. This is because the pressure equation hpg (height of the pumping head, the pressure at the outlet, and the gravity constant) is applied.

 

[ogb p]

I can confirm that the level of immersion of a siphon does indeed affect its function. The siphon relies on the difference in pressure between the two containers to draw liquid from the higher level to the lower level. The deeper the immersion of the siphon in the higher level container, the greater the pressure difference and the faster the liquid will flow through the siphon. This is due to the increased weight of the liquid above the siphon, which creates a greater downward force and increases the pressure at the bottom of the siphon. So, in short, the level of immersion does play a role in the function of a siphon.