What is the Coriolis Effect? | NOVA
By Greg Kestin
Anytime you're rotating—whether it's on a playground toy or your home planet—objects moving in straight lines will appear to curve. This bizarre phenomenon affects many things, from the paths of missiles to the formation of hurricanes. Find out more in this episode of What the Physics?!
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Update: 2024-08-17