The force generated due to the rotation of the Earth is called ________.

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RPF SI Previous Paper 1 (Held On: 5 Jan 2019 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'Coriolis force'

Key Points

Coriolis force:
- The Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the Earth's rotation.
- It acts perpendicular to the direction of motion and the axis of rotation.
- In the Northern Hemisphere, it causes moving objects to deflect to the right, and in the Southern Hemisphere, it causes deflection to the left.
- This force significantly influences atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, such as trade winds, cyclones, and ocean currents.

Additional Information

Kinetic Force:
- Kinetic force refers to the force associated with the motion of an object.
- It is not related to the Earth's rotation but rather to the energy an object possesses due to its motion.
Pressure Prevalence:
- Pressure prevalence is not a standard term in physics or Earth sciences.
- It might refer to atmospheric pressure, but it does not describe a force caused by the Earth's rotation.
Gravitational Force:
- Gravitational force is the attraction between two masses.
- While it is a fundamental force affecting all objects on Earth, it is not specifically generated by the Earth's rotation.
- Gravitational force is responsible for keeping objects grounded on Earth and for the orbits of celestial bodies.