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There is significant friction between the water and the tube that needs to be accounted for. The longer the tube, the more friction there is.
by peter422 5y ago
There is significant friction between the water and the tube that needs to be accounted for. The longer the tube, the more friction there is.
- ncmncm 5y agoBut the bigger its cross section, and the slower the water inside moves, the less friction there is. A fabric tube 10 or 20 feet across would work as well as a pipe. It could stick up a few feet above the surface, and the pump just lift water over the edge into it.
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