Virtual Labs

What is the Coriolis component of acceleration?

a: Radial acceleration Explanation

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b: Tangential acceleration Explanation

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c: Acceleration due to relative motion in a rotating system Explanation

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d: Gravitational acceleration Explanation

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Which of the following components does not contribute to total acceleration in a rotating system?

a: Centripetal acceleration Explanation

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b: Gravitational acceleration Explanation

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c: Tangential acceleration Explanation

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d: Coriolis acceleration Explanation

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In which direction does the Coriolis acceleration act?

a: Along the radial velocity Explanation

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b: Opposite to the radial velocity Explanation

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c: Perpendicular to both radial and angular velocity Explanation

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d: Along the axis of rotation Explanation

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What factor causes the Coriolis acceleration to arise?

a: Linear motion in a non-inertial frame Explanation

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b: Rotational motion in an inertial frame Explanation

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c: Radial motion in a rotating reference frame Explanation

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d: Constant velocity in a rotating system Explanation

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What is the SI unit of angular velocity (ω)?

a: Meters per second (m/s) Explanation

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b: Radians per second (rad/s) Explanation

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c: Revolutions per minute (RPM) Explanation

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d: Meters per second squared (m/s^2) Explanation

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What happens to the Coriolis acceleration when radial velocity increases?

a: It decreases. Explanation

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b: It remains constant. Explanation

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c: It increases linearly. Explanation

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d: It becomes zero. Explanation

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Which physical system is most influenced by the Coriolis effect?

a: Earth's atmospheric winds Explanation

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b: Electrical circuits Explanation

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c: Hydraulic systems Explanation

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d: Stationary objects Explanation

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What role does torque play in the Coriolis acceleration experiment?

a: It determines angular velocity. Explanation

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b: It balances the radial velocity. Explanation

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c: It influences the system's rotation and flow rate. Explanation

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d: It has no role. Explanation

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What is the primary purpose of the Coriolis acceleration experiment?

a: To measure angular velocity directly Explanation

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b: To study tangential acceleration Explanation

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c: To determine the additional acceleration component in a rotating frame Explanation

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d: To observe the effect of gravity in a rotating system Explanation

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Coriolis’ Component Of Acceleration