Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 15 - Fluids - Conceptual Questions - Page 530: 1

Answer

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When we draw a liquid up a straw, our lungs expand, creating reduced air pressure in our mouth (compared to atmospheric pressure outside). Due to this air pressure difference, an upward force is exerted on the liquid in the straw by the outside air, which makes the liquid move upward against gravity.
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