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What effect does the Coriolis force have upon my bathtub?

It's granted that the Coriolis effect has an affect on the circulation of air and water on the planet but many people also think that the force has an effect on sinks, wash basins, toilets, bathtubs and other tiny bodies of water.

Unfortunately, small bodies of water are not affected by the Coriolis effect or bearing on whether sinks and toilets drain in one direction in the Northern Hemisphere and another direction in the Southern Hemisphere.

For more information, visit my Coriolis Force collection of links.

 

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