2006-07-08 02:17:38 · 9 answers · asked by clairemch 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
yes above is correct (M H) - it is called the coreolis effect (not sure on the spelling there) however, it has to do with the rotation of the earth & above and below the equator.
An earth science book will have all the info you need about this.
good question
I had a look at the short cut offered above and now I will have to look into it some more - it goes against the information I have recieved before now. Nice. thanks guys.
2006-07-08 02:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by drewwers 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
No it doesn't. Although the belief that the Coriolis force influences the direction in which water drains from plumbing fixtures is widespread and is even mentioned textbooks!The twisting effect of the Coriolis force does influence certain large things like the movement of air masses, but the effect is so small that it plays no role in determining the direction in which water rotates as it exits from a draining sink or toilet. The Coriolis effect produces a measurable effect over huge distances and long periods of time.
2006-07-08 03:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by wish_geom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ... counterclockwise in the Northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. It was one of the first things we checked out when visiting Brazil (sadly enough !)
2016-03-26 21:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coriolis effect does affect toilet water, but its influence is so small that other factors like toilet bowl shape are what really determine the direction it swirls
2006-07-08 04:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by maotsan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really doesn't. The Coriolis effect works on hurricanes and stuff but not on toilets and such. Water always goes down the drain the same no matter where you are.
The Simpson's where joking.
2006-07-08 02:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by gnomes31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Coriolis Effect....
It looks like I was wrong, check this out..
http://www.ems.psu.edu/%7Efraser/Bad/BadCoriolis.html
2006-07-08 02:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Josie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I THINK THATS AS A RESULT OF THE EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELDS AND WHERE THESE FIELD LINES ENTERS AND LEAVES THE EARTH'S SURFACE........TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS SEARCH FOR IT IN YOUR FAVORITE SEARCH ENGINE SUCH AS GOOGLE JUST TYPE THE KEY WORD
2006-07-08 03:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by bullblue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't. Water goes either direction in either hemisphere.
I think.
2006-07-08 02:21:09 · answer #8 · answered by fiend_indeed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try checking it. its about the coreolis effect.
2006-07-08 03:39:36 · answer #9 · answered by enggkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋