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A whirlpool is a kind of vortex. More specifically, a whirlpool is a vortex in water that can form from interacting currents. Different types of vortex can occur in air, water, or just about any liquid or gas.
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How do you spell whirlpool?
That is the correct spelling of "whirlpool" (sea vortex).
Is a whirlpool a underwater tornado?
No. A whirlpool is simply a vortex in water. A tornado is a very specific kind of vortex that by definition take place in air.
What are synonyms of vortex?
whirlpool, whirlwind, spiral, eddy
Another name for a whirlpool?
A Vortex ,A Turmoil...
Can whirlpools go through shallow water?
no. a whirlpool is made up of currents and when a vortex (whirlpool's scientific name) reaches shallow water the currents will then release breaking down the vortex.
What is the difference of eddy and vortex?
The difference is that eddy make wind, water change direction and vortex its just awhirlwind or whirlpool.
What are are tornadoes?
There is no such thing as an actual tornado underwater, as a tornado is, by definition, a vortex of air. However, a vortex underwater is called a whirlpool.
What are underwater tornadoes?
There is no such thing as an actual tornado underwater, as a tornado is, by definition, a vortex of air. However, a vortex underwater is called a whirlpool.
What is water in a shape of a tornado called?
A vortex that forms in water is called a whirlpool.
What is the name for a tornado underwater?
maelstrom (whirlpool), though it should be noted that this should be called an underwater vortex as, by definition, a tornado is a vortex of air.
Which 3d shape has a polygon for it's base and triangular faces which meet at one vortex?
A pyramid. But the point where the triangular faces meet is a vertex, not a vortex. A vortex is a spinning mass of fluid like a whirlpool!
How do you figure out the coordinates of the vortex are?
A vortex is a spinning or whirling mass of fluid: liquid or gas. Typical examples are a whirlpool or whirlwind or hurricane. These are extended shapes and do not have a single set of coordinates.
