Physics Girls: AMAZING Underwater Vortex Rings!
In this episode, host Dianna Cowern discusses the physics behind vortex rings. She uses some food coloring in a swimming pool to demonstrate the creation of vortices. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 6 minutes 13 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Physics, Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: Physics Girl
- Series: Physics Girl
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