How come a vortex will form when a liquid is being drained? 1.05K viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question91.02K March 16, 2020 0 Comments Why doesn’t it just stay still and drain? What causes it to spin clockwise or counter-clockwise? In: Physics 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 16, 2020 0 Comments The rotation of the earth all by itself creates a “Coriolis force” that imparts a tiny bit of rotation to all things on the planet, including water. That tiny rotation reinforces itself when water is drained at a certain rate. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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