Calculate the maximum vertical distance between the surface of a water reservoir and…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids

Problem

Calculate the maximum vertical distance between the surface of a water reservoir and the highest point of a siphon tube such that the water remains continuous (does not form vapor). Use atmospheric pressure 1.0×105 Pa1.0\times10^{5}\,\text{Pa}, water density 1.0×103 kg m−31.0\times10^{3}\,\text{kg}\,\text{m}^{-3}, and g=9.8 m s−2g=9.8\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}. Give your answer to two significant figures.

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