With reference to "Coriolis force", which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It increases with increase in wind velocity.

2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.

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The correct answer is Option 3.Key PointsCoriolis force:

• It increases with increase in wind velocity. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • Coriolis Force: The Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the rotation of the Earth. It acts perpendicular to the direction of motion of a moving object and is proportional to the object's speed and the rotation rate of the Earth.
  • Wind Velocity: The Coriolis force does indeed increase with the increase in the velocity of the wind. Faster moving air is more strongly deflected by the Coriolis force.
• It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • Geographic Variation: The Coriolis force is dependent on the latitude. It is zero at the equator because the rotational speed of the Earth is parallel to the direction of motion, meaning there is no deflection. As you move towards the poles, the effect of the Coriolis force increases because the Earth's rotation has a more significant component perpendicular to the motion.
  • Maximum at Poles: The Coriolis force reaches its maximum value at the poles.