A stone is released from rest from the top of a vertical tower of height of H to the Earth's north pole, as can be seen in the figure. = 197 m which is at angle of λ = 53° relative Z H North λ South Find the magnitude of the stone's deflection (in mm) relative to the base of the tower. Note: 1. Assume that the gravitational force is directed into the center of the Earth and it includes the centrifugal force. 2. Think about the trajectory of the stone without the effect of Coriolis force, and from there find the effect of Coriolis on the acceleration.

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A stone is released from rest from the top of a vertical tower of height of H
to the Earth's north pole, as can be seen in the figure.
=
197 m which is at angle of λ = 53° relative
Z
H
North
λ
South
Find the magnitude of the stone's deflection (in mm) relative to the base of the tower.
Note:
1. Assume that the gravitational force is directed into the center of the Earth and it includes the centrifugal force.
2. Think about the trajectory of the stone without the effect of Coriolis force, and from there find the effect of Coriolis on the
acceleration.
Transcribed Image Text:A stone is released from rest from the top of a vertical tower of height of H to the Earth's north pole, as can be seen in the figure. = 197 m which is at angle of λ = 53° relative Z H North λ South Find the magnitude of the stone's deflection (in mm) relative to the base of the tower. Note: 1. Assume that the gravitational force is directed into the center of the Earth and it includes the centrifugal force. 2. Think about the trajectory of the stone without the effect of Coriolis force, and from there find the effect of Coriolis on the acceleration.
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