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Turbulence

physical science Maturity 9-11

Sometimes things move in a messy way.

Laminar-turbulent transition.jpg
Laminar-turbulent transition.jpg
This can be water or air. It moves in swirls and bumps. It is not smooth. It can be in a fast river. It can be in storm clouds. Can you see it move?
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Airplane vortex edit.jpg

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