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coriolis force

/ˌkɒriˈoʊlɪs fɔːrs/

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/ˌkɒriˈoʊlɪs fɔːrs/C1formalscientific
  • ruКажущаяся сила, действующая на массу, движущуюся во вращающейся системе, такой как Земля, вызывающая отклонение движущихся объектов вправо в Северном полушарии и влево в Южном полушарии.

An apparent force that acts on a mass moving in a rotating system, such as the Earth, causing deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

  1. Apparent deflection forceC2formal

    An inertial force that appears to act on objects moving within a rotating frame of reference, such as the Earth, causing them to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

    ruСила отклонения

    • The Coriolis force influences the direction of large-scale wind patterns.
    • Ocean currents are significantly affected by the Coriolis force.
    • The Coriolis force is responsible for the rotation of cyclones.