We demonstrate how rotating reference frames give rise to the Coriolis effect and centrifugal acceleration. In this video, we approach this as a simple physics demonstration and examine several scenarios where the Coriolis effect manifests. In a separate video, we provide a rigorous analysis of these scenarios to mathematically describe what is occurring.
Topics and time stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:34 – Setting the scene
3:21 – Normal, non-rotating scenario
3:55 – Rotating merry-go-round with view from non-rotating perspective
5:01 – Rotating merry-go-round with view from rotating perspective
6:25 – Same as above but throw from the edge of the merry-go-round
7:13 – Throw straight up from center of merry-go-round
7:42 – Coriolis effect on weather patterns (cyclones)
10:30 – Coriolis effect on aircraft navigation
11:54 – Coriolis effect on projectiles/artillery
13:10 – Conclusions
Lecture notes and code can be downloaded from https://github.com/clum/YouTube/tree/main/FlightMech05
For more information see:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriolis_force
All Flight Mechanics videos in a single playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxdnSsBqCrrEx3A6W94sQGClk6Q4YCg-h)
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