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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the Coriolis force?
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- The Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the Earth's rotation.
- It deflects the wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
- It is absent at the equator because the Coriolis effect is zero there.
- The Coriolis force is proportional to the speed of the moving object and the sine of the latitude.
- Deflection is actually more when the wind speed is high, not less.
Additional Information
- The Coriolis force affects the direction of ocean currents and wind patterns, playing a crucial role in weather systems and climate.
- It is named after Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis, a French scientist who described the effect in the 19th century.
- The Coriolis force is taken into account in meteorology, aviation, and oceanography for accurate predictions and navigation.
- In the absence of the Coriolis force, atmospheric and oceanic circulations would be significantly different, impacting the global climate system.
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