Physics

Coriolis Effect Calculator

Find the Coriolis force on a moving mass in a rotating frame.

Mass

Velocity

Rotation rate (rad/s)

Calculated Output

Coriolis force (N) 0.0145

Formula: F = 2·m·ω·v

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Mass = 1

3. Velocity = 100

4. Rotation rate = 0.0001 rad/s

6. Coriolis force = 0.0145N

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The math behind it

The maximum Coriolis force is F = 2·m·ω·v. Earth's rotation rate ω ≈ 7.27 × 10⁻⁵ rad/s.

1 kg at 100 m/s on Earth → about 0.0145 N.

Does it cause draining water to swirl?

Not at sink scale — the effect is far too small there.