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folubunmi

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on: Jul 15, 2018
If the earth stopped rotating there would no longer be a Coriolis force. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The Coriolis force is strongest at the equator. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


aburgess

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

true

Answer to Question 2

false


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