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Introduction
The
Coriolis force is an apparent force resulting from the Earth's rotation that deflects moving objects (like air and water currents). The magnitude of the Coriolis force is directly proportional to the sine of the latitude. Since the sine of 0° (the latitude of the Equator) is zero, the Coriolis force is practically
absent at the Equator. Its maximum effect is at the Poles.
Information Booster
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Coriolis Force: A force that deflects moving objects (wind, ocean currents) to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Absence: The force is
zero (absent) at the
Equator.
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Latitude Relation: The force is directly proportional to the sine of the latitude (Force ∝ sin latitude).
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Equator (0°
): Since sin (0°) = 0°, the force is zero at the Equator.
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Maximum Effect: The force is maximum at the North Pole (90° N) and South Pole (90° S), where sin (90°) = 1.
Additional Points
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Near 66°
30' North or South latitude and
Near 23°
30' North or South latitude: The Coriolis force is significant at these mid-latitude and tropical zones, not absent.
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Near Poles: The Coriolis force is at its
maximum strength near the Poles.