Question

Coriolis force is maximum at ______.

Options

• Poles

• Equator

• Tropics

• Equal everywhere

Answer 1

Coriolis force is maximum at poles.

Explanation:

The Coriolis force is strongest at the poles and weakest at the equator. This is because the Coriolis force depends on the Earth’s rotation and the latitude: it is zero at the equator and increases towards the poles, reaching its maximum there. Thus, the deflection caused by the Coriolis force on moving air or objects is greatest near the poles.