Coriolis Force
Coriolis force, abbreviated as \(F_c\), also called compound centrifugal force and deflecting force, is experienced by an object traversing a path in a rotating frame of reference.
Coriolis Force Formula |
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\(\large{ F_c = -2 \; m \; \left( \omega \; v_t \right) }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ F_c }\) = Coriolis force | \(\large{lbf}\) | \(\large{N}\) |
\(\large{ \omega }\) (Greek symbol omega) = angular velocity | \(\large{\frac{deg}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{rad}{sec}}\) |
\(\large{ m }\) = mass | \(\large{lbm}\) | \(\large{kg}\) |
\(\large{ v_t }\) = tangential velocity | \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\) |