OCS 1005 Final: Ch 6 Homework
15 Mar 2019
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The coriolis effect changes then intended path of a moving body, but does not accelerate the moving body. This means it does not influence the body"s speed. This effect causes moving objects on earth to follow curved paths. Hemisphere, an object will follow a path to the right of its intended direction. Southern hemisphere, an object will follow a path to the left of its intended direction. The effect is more pronounced on objects traveling long distances, especially north or south. The coriolis effect has a dramatic effect on atmospheric circulation and the movement of ocean currents. The rate of rotational velocity of points on the earth range from 0 km/hr at the poles to more than 1600 km/hr at the equator. However, the rate of change of the rotational veloticty increases as the pole is approached from the equator. Thus, the maximum coriolis effect is at the poles, and there is no coriolis effect at the equator.
