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rachel9

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on: Jul 13, 2018
There are rarely strong vertical winds because the force of gravity on the atmosphere is balanced by the
 A) vertical pressure gradient force.
  B) horizontal pressure gradient force.
  C) Coriolis force.
  D) frictional force.
  E) centrifugal force.

Question 2

Hydrostatic force balance involves these two forces
 A) Coriolis force and centrifugal force.
  B) vertical pressure gradient force and gravitational force.
  C) gravitational force and frictional force.
  D) frictional force and horizontal pressure gradient force.
  E) centrifugal force and frictional force.


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Sierray

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


rachel9

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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