In this episode, we explore the properties of a toroidal vortex. These complex spinning rings of fluid can move with eerie precision and stability, reaching much farther than you would expect! To see all of our Sci Sparks episodes and catch the latest episodes before they hit other social media, check out our youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@mcwanesciencecenter. | McWane Science Center

Dianna from Physics Girl makes DIY crazy vortex ring shapes with Grant Sanderson from 3blue1brown Support Dianna during her recovery - patreon.com/physicsgirl http://physicsgirl.org/ http://twitter.com/thephysicsgirl http://facebook.com/thephysicsgirl http://instagram.com/thephysicsgirl Creator: Dianna Cowern Producer: Dan Walsh Editing: Jabril Ashe Animations: Keegan Larwin, Dan Walsh, Brooke Wimberley, and Jabril Ashe Thanks to Kyle Kitzmiller! #science #vortex #vortexring #physics #aircannon

Create half-ring vortices in a pool by sliding a plate through water and adding food coloring to the ends. Original vortex video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnbJEg9r1o8 If you'd like to support Dianna during her recovery, you can do so here → https://www.patreon.com/physicsgirl Follow http://physicsgirl.org/ http://twitter.com/thephysicsgirl http://facebook.com/thephysicsgirl http://instagram.com/thephysicsgirl Music by Michael R Miller - https://soundcloud.com/michaelrmmiller #vortex