
Smoke Rings

by Science Photo Library
Title
Smoke Rings
Artist
Science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Smoke rings. This is a poloidal (rotating) vortex flow that is stable for considerable distances in still air. The rotating flow is maintained by the viscous friction between the moving ring and the stationary air outside it.
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July 31st, 2016
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