Describe the effect of coriolis forces on a particle moving on the surface of earth.

Question: Describe the effect of coriolis forces on a particle moving on the surface of earth.

The Coriolis effect is the apparent deflection of a particle moving on the surface of the Earth due to the rotation of the Earth. The Coriolis force is an inertial force that acts perpendicular to the motion of the particle and the angular velocity of the Earth. The magnitude and direction of the Coriolis force depend on the latitude and the velocity of the particle. The Coriolis force is zero at the equator and maximum at the poles. The Coriolis force causes the particle to curve to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere. The Coriolis effect is important for understanding atmospheric and oceanic circulation, weather patterns, and ballistic trajectories.