Fluids and Gases




Dynamics of fluids

2C50.30 Vortex
Use: Demonstrate a vortex like a tornado. Fill a 2 liter soft drink bottle with water. Connect to empty bottle with device from Arbor Scientific. Swirl the filled upper bottle. As the fluid drains out you will get what might be called a tornado in a bottle.

 
Setup: Minimal. Use food coloring to make fluid easier to see
Equations: none
Safety Issues: none


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