A siphon is used to drain water from a tank as illustrated below. Assume steady flow...

 

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A siphon is used to drain water from a tank as illustrated below. Assume steady flow without friction. (a) If h = 1.27 m, find the speed of outflow at the end of the siphon. m/s (b) What is the limitation on the height of the top of the siphon above the end of the siphon? Note: For the flow of liquid to be continuous, its pressure must not drop below its vapor pressure. Assume the water is at 18C, at which the vapor pressure is 2.1 kPa. m A siphon is used to drain water from a tank as illustrated below. Assume steady flow without friction. (a) If h = 1.27 m, find the speed of outflow at the end of the siphon. m/s (b) What is the limitation on the height of the top of the siphon above the end of the siphon? Note: For the flow of liquid to be continuous, its pressure must not drop below its vapor pressure. Assume the water is at 18C, at which the vapor pressure is 2.1 kPa. m