Vortex

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:canBe free
forced
laminar
turbulent
gptkbp:defines A region in a fluid where the flow revolves around an axis line, which may be straight or curved.
gptkbp:etymology from Latin 'vortex' meaning 'whirlpool'
gptkbp:example wind
tornado
Washing Machine
smoke ring
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vortex
gptkbp:occurredIn gases
liquids
fluids
gptkbp:property exhibits rotational motion
has a core of low pressure
gptkbp:relatedConcept circulation
vorticity
eddy
gptkbp:studiedIn fluid dynamics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Danny_Phantom
gptkb:Omaha_Storm_Chasers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5