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Does a siphon work in vaccume​

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Answer:

The functioning of siphon is based on the atmospheric pressure.If there is vaccum, i.e., there is no atmospheric pressure, then there is no force on the liquid that can push the liquid into the siphon and siphon does not work.

Step-by-step explanation:

No it doesn't work in vaccum

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