Coriolis Force Calculator: Understand Apparent Forces in Rotating Frames

Calculate Coriolis Force

Quickly calculate the Coriolis force acting on objects in a rotating reference frame. Input mass, velocity, angular speed, and latitude to understand this apparent force. Essential for students and professionals in physics, meteorology, and oceanography to explore its impact on fluid dynamics and weather patterns.

Formula:

The Coriolis Force (F_c) is calculated using the following formula:

F_c = 2 × m × v × Ω × sin(φ)

Where:

F_c = Coriolis Force (Newtons)
m = Mass of the object (kilograms, kg)
v = Velocity of the object relative to the rotating frame (meters per second, m/s)
Ω = Angular velocity of the rotating frame (radians per second, rad/s). For Earth, Ω ≈ 7.2921 × 10^-5 rad/s.
φ = Latitude (degrees). Note: The sine function requires φ to be in radians.

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Coriolis Force Calculator: Understand Apparent Forces in Rotating Frames

Calculate Coriolis Force

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