Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Coriolis force

1. It is a Real force due to the rotation of the earth.
2. Due to this there is an increase in the actual velocity of the object.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of these

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The rotation of the earth about its axis affects the direction of the wind. This force is called the Coriolis force, it is a Fictional force that does not have any effect on the speed of the object.