Planetary Weather Systems Part I: The Coriolis Effect
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» SAB13 - The Coriolis Force
Hi; I am doing a science project at school about the Coriolis Force. I need to test which way water drains in the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. Would anyone be willing to test your sink or toilet for which way the water rotates? I would very much appreciate anyones assistance. If you contact me, please provide your location. I especially need help with tests in the Southern Hemisphere, as I am in the USA.Thankyou all
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» Mr_Mystique - Re: The Coriolis Force
In response to message posted by SAB13:Hello SAB13
I'm a retired Navy man livingGulfportport, MS and I categoricallyally state from experience in both southern and northern hemispheres, in the Northern Hemisphere water rotates clockwise and counter-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. This is due to water flowing towards the Equator and in the opposite direction to the Earth's rotation.
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