Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the Coriolis force?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Deflection is less when the wind is high.

Key Points

The Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the Earth's rotation.
It deflects the wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
It is absent at the equator because the Coriolis effect is zero there.
The Coriolis force is proportional to the speed of the moving object and the sine of the latitude.
Deflection is actually more when the wind speed is high, not less.

Additional Information

The Coriolis force affects the direction of ocean currents and wind patterns, playing a crucial role in weather systems and climate.
It is named after Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis, a French scientist who described the effect in the 19th century.
The Coriolis force is taken into account in meteorology, aviation, and oceanography for accurate predictions and navigation.
In the absence of the Coriolis force, atmospheric and oceanic circulations would be significantly different, impacting the global climate system.