Which statement about Coriolis force (CF) is false? a. The CF is strongest for f

Question

Which statement about Coriolis force (CF) is false?

a. The CF is strongest for fast moving objects and zero for stationary objects.

b. The CF causes moving air parcels to deviate to the right of their intended direction of motion in the Northern Hemisphere.

c. The CF is an apparent force associated with the rotation of the earth.

d. The CF is present within the boundary layer, not present in the free atmosphere.

e. The CF is zero at the equator; i.e. it doesn’t affect any wind that blows along the equator.

Explanation / Answer

D:- Coriolis force is active throughout the atmosphere, as atmosphere comes under the influence of earth's gravitational force. That means the atmosphere is a part of non- intertial frame of reference of the earth. Therefore the apparent force of coriolis will act on it.

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