The Vortex

Identifier: M: EngMom - 020

Yellow Vortex Apparatus

Concept Overview

  1. Velocity increases as the diameter increases
  2. Conservation of Angular Momentum

Lecturer Procedure

Step to Follow

Drop a coin down the side of the vortex apparatus.

Expected result

The velocity of the coin will increase as the diameter of the hole decreases.

2 coins swirling into the vortex apparatus

Video Demonstration

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