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If the coriolis effect does not determine the direction in which water drains down a plug hole in different parts of the world then is it totaly random which way the water spins.
Originally posted by emu
Yes, water always drains the same way in the same hemisphere. I believe the effect is weakest at the equator but I'm not sure about that one.
Originally posted by MrCaN
The coriolis effect doesn't determine the way a drain drains. And they don't drain the same way everywere on the hemisphere. Now most drains do drain the same way, because they are made the same way, that is they are all spun the same way when polished, producing grooves that determine the flow down the drain.
Not a thing.Originally posted by Jack
So do you mean it has nothng to do directly with position of the Earth's surface?
Originally posted by Jack
Surely that can't be true! So you could bring an Australian sink over to England and the water would drain the same way?
Didn't this thread answer both of those questions in detail already?Originally posted by Jack
I realize that now it's just I'm still confused firstly as to weather there really is a difference between the direction in which water spins in the two hemispheres and secondly, if it does, why does it if it's not due to the coriolis effect?
Originally posted by MrCaN
The coriolis effect doesn't determine the way a drain drains. And they don't drain the same way everywere on the hemisphere. Now most drains do drain the same way, because they are made the same way, that is they are all spun the same way when polished, producing grooves that determine the flow down the drain.
The Coriolis effect is a phenomenon that causes objects, such as air and water, to appear to curve when moving over the Earth's surface. This is due to the Earth's rotation and is responsible for the rotation of hurricanes and the direction of ocean currents.
The Coriolis effect plays a significant role in the direction of water spin in large bodies of water. In the Northern Hemisphere, water will spin counterclockwise due to the deflection caused by the Earth's rotation. In the Southern Hemisphere, water will spin clockwise. However, the Coriolis effect has a minimal impact on the spin of smaller bodies of water, such as bathtubs or sinks.
No, the Coriolis effect only impacts large scale water movement, such as ocean currents and large storms. The effect is too weak to influence the movement of smaller bodies of water.
No, the Coriolis effect is just one of many factors that can influence water spin. Other factors include wind, tides, and the shape of the coastline. These can all work together to create complex patterns of water movement.
The Coriolis effect is strongest at the poles and weakest at the equator. This is because the Earth's rotation is faster at the poles, causing a greater deflection of objects moving over it. At the equator, the Coriolis effect is almost non-existent, which is why hurricanes and other large storms do not form there.