[example](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/iq27dz/siphons_principle/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share)
I saw that video and it intrigues me, so I try to replicate it with straws but it didn’t work
Can someone explain how does this work and why my mini replicate didn’t work
In: Physics
The principle is that water wants to move downhill. With a sealed pipe (apart from the ends) the water in each side wants to flow down, but of course it can’t unless something takes its place. What happens is that water in the taller leg flows downwards, and pulls water up the shorter leg.
So long as the exit is below the surface of the water on the upper side it will continue to flow.
You may have had small holes where air could get in and break the seal. If using multiple straws you probably need to tape the joins.
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