"Ferrel law" is also known as _______.

Jet streams

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Wind force

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Coriolis force

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Cyclonic force

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The correct option is B Coriolis force
Coriolis Force: An apparent force caused by the earth’s rotation. The Coriolis force 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’.

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