With reference to “Coriolis force”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It increases with increase in wind velocity.
- It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct because the Coriolis force increases with an increase in wind velocity.
- Statement 2 is correct because the Coriolis force is maximum at the poles and absent at the equator.
Possible Sources: Physics and meteorology textbooks.
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