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  • Coriolis Force: Factors Affecting Its Magnitude (Mass, Speed, Latitude)
    The magnitude of the Coriolis force depends on three things:

    1. Mass (m) of the object: The heavier the object, the stronger the Coriolis force acting on it.

    2. Speed (v) of the object: The faster the object is moving, the stronger the Coriolis force.

    3. Latitude (φ): The Coriolis force is strongest at the poles (φ = 90°) and weakest at the equator (φ = 0°). It increases proportionally to the sine of the latitude.

    In a nutshell:

    * Heavier, faster objects at higher latitudes experience the strongest Coriolis force.

    It's important to note that the Coriolis force is a fictitious force that arises from the rotation of the Earth. It's not a real force like gravity, but rather an apparent force that acts on objects moving in a rotating frame of reference.

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