Calculating Coriolis Force: Radius & Magnitude

[bill_spenser]

1) what is the radius of the circle as a function of V for the coriolis force?
--- is it R = (1/F)(- 2 m V^2)...am I missing something here please help...

2) Evaluate this radius for object on surface of the Earth at 33 degree north moving at 5 mph. and find the magnitude of Coriolis force as a function of V...

Please help...my finals are coming soon...I don't know how to solve this type of problem...
Thanks

 

[OlderDan]

Find the equation that tells you the strength of the Coriolis force and set it equal to the centripetal force.