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Which force causes the trade winds of the southern hemisphere to start blowing from southwest to northeast in India after crossing the equator?
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Which force causes the trade winds of the southern hemisphere to start blowing from southwest to northeast in India after crossing the equator?

A.

Gravitational force

B.

Magnetic force

C.

Centrifugal force

D.

Coriolis force

Correct option is D

The Coriolis force causes the trade winds of the southern hemisphere to start blowing from southwest to northeast in India after crossing the equator.
The Coriolis effect, resulting from the Earth's rotation, deflects moving air to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.
This deflection causes the wind patterns to shift in direction across the equator, influencing global weather and climate patterns.
Gravitational force: An attractive force between any two objects with mass. Stronger between objects with more mass. Governs the motion of planets, moons, and other celestial bodies.
Magnetic force: An attractive or repulsive force between objects with magnetic properties. Like poles repel, unlike poles attract. Used in electromagnets, motors, and many other applications.
Centrifugal force: An outward force acting on a rotating object. Not a true force, but a consequence of inertia. Keeps objects in a circular path during rotation.

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