Explain Siphon Working with Energy/Bernoulli

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The discussion clarifies that a siphon operates primarily on the principle of liquid pressure equilibrium rather than directly relying on conservation of energy or Bernoulli's theorem. The key takeaway is that the liquid pressure within a siphon remains uniform in all directions, which is the fundamental reason for its operation. Participants emphasized that understanding this pressure concept is crucial for grasping how siphons function effectively.

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  • Basic grasp of Bernoulli's theorem
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can someone please explain the working of a siphon by using either conservation of energy or bernoulli's theorem.? with easiness ..thanks!
 
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The problem is that a siphon does not depend on either of those. Just the fact that liquid pressure is the same in all directions.
 

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