Turbulence facts for kids
Turbulence or turbulent flow is violent, unsteady, chaotic movement of fluids like air and water. It is contrasted with laminar flow. Most motion of fluids in real life (outside laboratories) is turbulent.
Images for kids
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Flow visualization of a turbulent jet, made by laser-induced fluorescence. The jet exhibits a wide range of length scales, an important characteristic of turbulent flows.
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The plume from this candle flame goes from laminar to turbulent.
See also
In Spanish: Turbulencia para niños
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