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the deflection of moving objects like wind or airplanes to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and the left in the Southern Hemisphere as a result of Earth’s rotation. Earth’s rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which makes wind deflect right in the Northern Hemisphere and left in the Southern Hemisphere.
The phenomenon you’re describing is known as the Coriolis effect. This effect occurs due to Earth’s rotation, causing moving objects such as wind and airplanes to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
The reason for this deflection is that as Earth rotates, different locations on its surface move at different speeds. Near the equator, the rotational speed is higher compared to the poles. When an object moves along the surface of the Earth, the varying speeds create a difference that results in the observed deflection. This effect is crucial for understanding weather patterns and ocean currents.
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