Creating a Vortex in Water by Ionizing with High Voltage?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of sustaining a vortex in water through ionization using high voltage. Participants express skepticism regarding the effectiveness of ionization alone, suggesting that a powerful magnet may be necessary to achieve significant results. The conversation also touches on the influence of Earth's magnetic poles on water flow patterns, indicating that high charge and rapid vortex rotation would be essential for any practical application.

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Could you sustain a vortex in a vessel of water by ionising the water with high voltage ?

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hope this question makes sense.
 
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seems like a cool idea. I don't know that the charge would be strong enough to do anything usefull with it. It seems you'd need a pretty powerfull magnet to do such, if it is even possible.

But isn't the fact that rivers flow a certain way in different parts of the world attributed to the poles?
 
Yeah guess the charge would have to be very high and the vortex spinning awful fast for it to have any effect.
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