Originally Posted by
MeddlMoe
I think here is a fundamental misunderstanding by some of you:
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So the question "is it coriolis, or conservation of momentum" doesn't make sense, [...]
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It is about frames of reference. Choose inertial or choose rotating, but not both at the same time.
For me the inertial frame and conservation of angular momentum is simplest in giving an insight into movement about the dragging hinges and most people can relate this to the spinning ice skater.