Category:Definitions/Coriolis Acceleration

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Let $B$ be a body in a rotating frame of reference $\FF$.

The Coriolis acceleration $\mathbf a$ is the acceleration imparted to $B$ caused by the Coriolis force $\mathbf F$ on $B$.

The direction of $\mathbf a$ is that of the line of action of $\mathbf F$