Velocity and Vorticity of a Tornado Calculation

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Homework Statement



A tornado:

of d = 2r = 0.9 km

r = radius

vortic ity 9 rad/s at altitude 0.8 km

What is the velocity at ground level given 2*pi*r = 95 m at that level.

If someone could just guide me on what the relevant equations are. I am revisiting the background material but any insight is appreciated.
 
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