Which one of the following statements about the Coriolis force is not correct ?

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Which one of the following statements about the Coriolis force is not correct ?

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Geography

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CDS-I

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{'coriolis force': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'equator': [10, 0, 6, 7], 'southern hemisphere': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'northern hemisphere': [3, 0, 0, 2], 'wind': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'poles': [5, 0, 7, 15]}

The Coriolis force is a result of the rotation of the Earth and affects the movement of fluids such as air and water. It causes moving particles to be deflected to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.

Option 1 states that the Coriolis force is maximum at the poles. This is correct because the rotation of the Earth is more pronounced at the poles, resulting in a greater deflection force.

Option 2 states that the Coriolis force is absent at the equator. This is incorrect. At the equator, the Coriolis force is minimal because the rotation of the Earth`s axis is perpendicular to the motion of particles at this location. However, it does not completely disappear.

Option 3 states that the Coriolis force deflects the wind to the right direction in the southern hemisphere. This is also incorrect. In the southern hemisphere, the Coriolis force deflects the wind to the left.

Option 4 states that the Coriolis force deflects the wind to the right direction in the northern hemisphere. This is correct. In the northern hemisphere, the Coriolis force deflects the wind to the right.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, as it incorrectly states the

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