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A large quantity of water falling a small height pumps a small quantity of water a large height. The action is accomplished by creating a backward-propagating shock wave in the water about once per second. This demo is very entertaining.

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Beaker of Water in B. Fluids & Mech, 1C

Pan in B. Fluids & Mech, 1C

Hydraulic Ram in B. Fluids & Mech, 1C

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