Make a Self-Starting Siphon

Here's how.

Active Time

10-20 minutes

Total Project Time

10-20 minutes

Key Concepts

Gravity, pressure, energy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjNR8mQKDqo

Introduction

If you have ever seen someone use a siphon in a movie, they probably sucked on the tube to get it started. That can be dangerous with liquids like gasoline! Can you make a siphon that will start on its own? Try this activity to find out!

Credits

Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies

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