How Does the Coriolis Effect Influence a Falling Object's Path at Latitude 44?

[giancoli]

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Homework Statement

We can alter equations s=omega*v*t^2 and a_cor= 2omega*v for use on Earth by considering only the component of v perpendicular to the axis of rotation. From the figure (Intro 1 figure) , we see that this is v * cos lambda for a vertically falling object, where lambda is the latitude of the place on the Earth. If a lead ball is dropped vertically from a 200 m-high tower in Florence, Italy latitude 44 how far from the base of the tower is it deflected by the Coriolis force? Caption: Object of mass m falling vertically to Earth at a latitude lambda.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I am quite confused by the Coriolis effect and would appreciate any pointers on how to approach this problem.

 

[Redbelly98]

alter equations s=omega*v*t^2 and ...

considering only the component of v perpendicular to the axis of rotation. ... this is v * cos lambda for a vertically falling object

Can you use the statement about "v * cos lambda" to modify this expression:
omega*v*t^2

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