Vortex

Vortex

A vortex is a spinning turbulent flow which resembles a tornado. Or, maybe it is better to say that a tornado is a well known example of a large vortex. A vortex is also formed as water goes down a drain, as in a sink or a toilet.

Examples

Lift-induced drag of a wing on an aircraft
The primary cause of drag in the sail of a sloop
Sunspot
Tornado
Whirlpool

Examples

See also