Name: Tornado Tube Category: Fluid Mechanics Subcategory: Dynamics of Fluids Classes:

Comments: Two cola bottles are connected, one filled with water. After being turned upside down, only a small amount of water flows into the lower bottles because of the reduced pressure above. By swirling the upper bottle in circles, water begins to pour again and a vortex is created.

Equipment: Tornado Tube

Location: H104 B5

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