When we suck using a straw, the liquid travels up into it. Explain why?

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When we suck using a straw, we create a pressure difference at the two ends of the straw. Which drives the liquid up the straw. Liquid travels from high pressure to low pressure. Upward low pressure created and hence liquid rises in straw.

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