Overview
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Watch a detailed physics tutorial exploring the calculation of an object's deviation when dropped from a tower, accounting for the Coriolis force effect. Learn how to determine the horizontal displacement of a falling object due to Earth's rotation at different latitudes, using both mathematical analysis and Python code demonstrations. Dive into classical mechanics concepts while examining this real-world physics problem that combines gravitational free fall with the Coriolis effect, complete with accompanying code examples for practical implementation and visualization.
Syllabus
Physics Problem: Free Fall with the Coriolis Force
Taught by
Dot Physics