Question:
Which of the following statements with reference to Coriolis force is/are correct?
1. Coriolis force acts perpendicular to the pressure gradient force.
2. At the equator, the Coriolis force is zero and the wind blows perpendicular to the isobars.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements with reference to Coriolis force is/are correct?
1. Coriolis force acts perpendicular to the pressure gradient force.
2. At the equator, the Coriolis force is zero and the wind blows perpendicular to the isobars.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Options:
- a) 1 only
- b) 2 only
- c) Both 1 and 2
- d) Neither 1 nor 2
- a) 1 only
- b) 2 only
- c) Both 1 and 2
- d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct answer : c)
Explanation:
Coriolis force acts perpendicular to the wind/motion, not directly perpendicular to the pressure gradient force (it acts perpendicular to velocity). At the equator, Coriolis force is zero, allowing wind to blow perpendicular to isobars. Both statements are correct.
Coriolis force acts perpendicular to the wind/motion, not directly perpendicular to the pressure gradient force (it acts perpendicular to velocity). At the equator, Coriolis force is zero, allowing wind to blow perpendicular to isobars. Both statements are correct.