Coriolis Effect: Man Walking Football Field, Right?

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The Coriolis force affects a person's trajectory while walking on a football field, causing them to veer toward the equator based on their direction of travel. This force is orthogonal to both the Earth's rotation and the individual's movement. The discussion suggests that understanding this phenomenon may require some critical thinking, as it resembles a homework question. The effect is subtle but significant, particularly over long distances. Overall, the Coriolis force influences movement direction relative to the Earth's rotation.
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What effect would the Corroilis force have on a man walking in a football field? Would he veer to the right? Thanks.
 
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Coriolis will make you veer toward the equator depending on which way you're walking.

It is orthogonal to both the rotation of the earth, and your direction of travel.
 
This looks like homework. What do you think would happen?
 
K.J.Healey said:
Coriolis will make you veer toward the equator depending on which way you're walking.

It is orthogonal to both the rotation of the earth, and your direction of travel.

Thanks for the help!
 

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