Coriolis Acceleration Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Coriolis acceleration is:

\[ \text{Coriolis Acceleration (m/s^2)} = \frac{\text{Coriolis Force (N)}}{\text{Mass (kg)}} \]

Where:

Coriolis Acceleration – The acceleration due to the Coriolis effect (m/s²).
Coriolis Force – The force due to the Coriolis effect (N).
Mass – The total mass (kg).

What is Coriolis Acceleration?

Coriolis acceleration is the acceleration experienced by an object moving within a rotating reference frame. It is caused by the Coriolis force, which acts perpendicular to the direction of motion and the axis of rotation. This effect is significant in meteorology, oceanography, and engineering applications involving rotating systems.

Example

Let's say the Coriolis force is 50 N and the mass is 10 kg. Using the formula:

\[ \text{Coriolis Acceleration} = \frac{50}{10} = 5 \text{ m/s}^2 \]

So, the Coriolis acceleration is 5 m/s².