The figure above represents a method for raising the water from the pond up to the water tower, at a higher level, without using a pump. Water is allowed into the drive pipe, and once it is flowing fast enough, it forces the valve at the bottom closed.Explain how this works in terms of conservation of mass and energy.

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Pond Drive pipe Fall Air Discharge pipe Valve Pond Drive pipe Fall Air Discharge pipe Valve

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This method is likely referring to a hydraulic ram pump It operates based on the principles o... View the full answer