Kids.Net.Au - Dictionary > Definition: Coriolis effect

Warning: mysql_numrows(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL result resource in /home/kidsnetau/dictionary_content.txt on line 15

Dictionary

Definition of Coriolis effect

(physics) an effect whereby a body moving in a rotating frame of reference experiences the Coriolis force acting perpendicular to the direction of motion and to the axis of rotation; on Earth the Coriolis effect deflects moving bodies to the right in the

Search Dictionary

Search the meaning/definition of over one hundred thousand words!

Random Word

straight means a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse; a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit); a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual o... more

Find words starting with:

A
B
C

D
E
F

G
H
I

J
K
L

M
N
O

P
Q
R

S
T
U

V
W
X

Y
Z