Physics — Coriolis Effect
Deflection of motion on a rotating Earth.
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a_c = 2\Omega v \sin\phi
\text{deflects right (N), left (S)}
\text{shapes winds and ocean currents}
\Omega = 7.29\times 10^{-5}\ \text{rad/s}
Deflection of motion on a rotating Earth.
a_c = 2\Omega v \sin\phi
\text{deflects right (N), left (S)}
\text{shapes winds and ocean currents}
\Omega = 7.29\times 10^{-5}\ \text{rad/s}