This demonstration shows turbulence and how a vortex is formed. As the water drains from the top bottle to the bottom one, the system is spun which creates the vortex.
* Equipment seen in the video may vary from equipment used in ND Demonstrations. See information and images below for ND equipment and setup.
Setup:
Place the apparatus on the lab table.
With one 2 L bottle full of water and one not, flip the apparatus over so the water filled bottle is on top and give it a spin. The water should begin to form a vortex in the top bottle as the water spills down. Note, the faster the water spins, the larger the vortex becomes.​
Notes:
None
Courses Used In:
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Discussion and Polling Questions:
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Equipment Needed:
Two 2 L Bottles
Tornado Connector
Water
Colored Lamp Oil (Optional)