Question

Explanation on how energy flows through the coriolis effect?

Answer 1

I've searched it up it doesnt make sense??

Answer 2

Well from your class and what you already know about this explain to me how energy flows through the Coriolis effect?

Answer 3

I haven't learned it

Answer 4

I cant wrap my brain around the Coriolis effect

Answer 5

Well what do you already know about it that makes sense to you?

Answer 6

How the wind moves on earth

Answer 7

Ok, well there is a start there needs to be energy to make wind right? So where could this energy for the wind come from?

Answer 8

Theres many ways.

Answer 9

Liek solar energy maybe, from the sun?

Answer 10

Well maybe but we are talking about the Coriolis effect, so how does the wind energy affect while in the Coriolis effect?

Answer 11

Im not sure

Answer 12

Are you asking about when the earth rotates?

Answer 13

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Answer 14

That is the Coriolis effect equation. A mass moving in a rotating system which in this case is the earth right? Which is acting in a perpendicular direction of motion on the x axis.

Answer 15

Sorry, I'm not understanding how does this explain energy flow?

Answer 16

If the Earth did not rotate, the direction of winds would progress either south or north due to differences in pressure and temperature at diverse latitudes. Therefore, since the Earth does rotate, the Coriolis force bounces the direction of these winds to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, and to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.

Answer 17

Thats what I was saying but I just can not explain this very well because it has been a while since I have done this. I am sorry if I am not explaining this very well.

Answer 18

Yes, i understand that part where winds deflect, but I don't understand how to answer the question..?

Answer 19

yea same its a little tricky

Answer 20

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Answer 21

you explained how Coriolis effect works in wind movement

Answer 22

Sorry, i do not undertsand this topic too much

Answer 23

"The Coriolis effect is the apparent acceleration of a moving body on or near the Earth as a result of the Earth's rotation. The Coriolis effect is an important determinant of wind direction on a global scale."Source.

So, personally, I believe it's because of the differences in the linear velocity of Earth's rotation across latitudes.

Answer 24

Ok, thank you for the source

Answer 25

Anytime (: