Coriolis Effect

Real World Example

Imagine you're on a moving carousel, trying to toss a ball straight to a friend sitting across from you. Just like the ball seems to curve as it travels because of the spinning carousel, the Coriolis effect causes winds and currents to curve due to Earth's rotation. Here, the spinning carousel represents Earth's rotation, the ball is like the wind or water current, and the perceived curve in the ball's path is akin to the deflection seen in these natural movements.