The Coriolis Conspiracy

[Whirlybird]

EUREKA!!!!!!!!!!

bookworm ,

You are absolutely, totally, wonderfully bloody brilliant!!!!! The turning to the right I'd sort of understood. The difference between real and apparent forces (which was driving me nuts) you made clear by your distant star analogy. And once I'd got that clear, the car=coriolis, slope=pressure gradient, actually made sense. Many many thanks.

It may be that I'm stupid or have a block here, but judging by the groans and blank looks I've received when mentioning Coriolis (from CPLs and instructors too) I somehow doubt that I'm unique. I'm going to print out your explanation so I can use it in the future. Thanks again!