Q. Consider the following statements about Coriolis force:
- It is caused by the earth's revolution.
- It is responsible for deflecting winds towards the left in the Northern Hemisphere
Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer:
None of the above
Notes: The Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the earth's rotation. It is responsible for deflecting winds towards the right in the Northern Hemisphere and towards the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This is also known as 'Ferrel's Law'.