2006-08-17 16:15:38 · 12 answers · asked by walkinginthetalltrees 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Yep, all whirlpools on either side of the equator spin in opposite directions, save those caused by irregularities on the bottom, for the same reasons that the prevailing winds head West to East and move towards the equator.
2006-08-17 16:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by Archangel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The water spins in the opposite direction, yes. Not only in a toilet but any drain. It also has to do with the shape of the toilet and the manner in which the water enters it. But usually counter-clockwise in the Northern hemi and clockwise in the southern.
2006-08-18 09:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have stood on the equator in Quito, Ecuador and pulled the plug on a drain 3 feet north of the exact equitorial line and it swirled clockwise. I pulled the same plug on the same drain three feet south of the exact equatorial line and the water swirled counter clockwise. Coriolis effect is a fact.
2006-08-20 03:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by Moose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The commodes are designed different (shape-wise) in Australia ; probably in lots of southern hemisphere locales as well. I think this contributed to the myth. Their shape is not conducive to 'swirling' as they flush.
2006-08-17 23:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the side of the equator does not matter you can make vortex swirl either way it all depends on the initial inertia this will cause the vortex to swirl the same way as it was started
2006-08-17 23:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by ronimxcon1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I think all toilets are made pretty much the same way.
2006-08-17 23:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by Carolyn T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does. when i was in the navy i saw it first hand. it just starts going the other way all of a sudden. i have no idea why. but it does.
2006-08-18 03:19:23 · answer #7 · answered by mig_killing_pigs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The direction of water flow has more to do with design than gravity.
2006-08-17 23:22:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-18 00:26:50 · answer #9 · answered by gus gus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. . .just a myth is all
2006-08-17 23:19:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋