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Vortex in water

Water is stirred until the rotation causes a vortex to form on the surface. Here the fine structure of the vortex is studied with the help of high speed photography..

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Water is stirred until the rotation causes a vortex to form on the surface. Here the fine structure of the vortex is studied with the help of high speed photography..