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Nov14-04, 01:36 AM   #1
 

Coriolis force

why doesnt Coriolis force affect the wind speed but only the wind direction?
 
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Nov14-04, 05:55 AM   #2
 
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As far as i know, it does, but air pressure is the dominant factor in controling speed, so the affect of coriolis force becomes less apparent.
 
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