With reference to "Coriolis force", which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It increases with increase in wind velocity. 2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.

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Q: 23 (IAS/2024)
With reference to "Coriolis force", which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It increases with increase in wind velocity.
2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.

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Science

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IAS

Coriolis force is indeed maximum at the poles and zero at the equator. It influences the direction of wind flow but doesn't increase with wind velocity.