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Re: [Phys-L] half vortex ring

From: Chuck Britton <britton@ncssm.edu>
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2014 16:10:46 -0500

Does this Mathematical Result apply to tornadoes, hurricanes, bathtub drains, coffee cups etc.?
(or only to rings?)

On Dec 3, 2014, at 11:56 AM, John Denker <jsd@av8n.com> wrote:

3) It is not even a law of physics but rather a theorem of
mathematics that a vortex line can /never/ end.

Follow-Ups:
- Re: [Phys-L] endless vortex lines
  - From: John Denker <jsd@av8n.com>
- Re: [Phys-L] half vortex ring
  - From: brian whatcott <betwys1@sbcglobal.net>

References:
- [Phys-L] half vortex ring
  - From: "LaMontagne, Bob" <RLAMONT@providence.edu>
- Re: [Phys-L] half vortex ring
  - From: John Denker <jsd@av8n.com>

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