Question: Guess the reason for the water column freezing in the picture. Please answer in 20 words or less.
Clues:
1. Water is flowing out of several holes in the side of a dark plastic container.
2. The streams of water are transparent and have a very smooth surface.
3. The water streams lack visible turbulence, ripples, or splashes, making them look like solid columns.
4. The water appears to be static or frozen in mid-flow.
5. The container is labeled "Rubbermaid Commercial Products".
Answer: The water column in the picture is not frozen; this is a laminar flow phenomenon.
Category: Physics