2007-01-30 09:15:43 · 4 answers · asked by moninminnie@btinternet.com 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The coriolis effect in the bath or sink is a myth.
You can usually make the water go down either way, depending on subtle differences on flow, condition of water at onset of draining, etc.
2007-01-30 09:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're talking about a popular myth. The direction water swirls going down a drain (.."plughole"..) has absolutely nothing to do with where on Earth it's located. Check out this website to help dispel this silly myth ==>http://www.ems.psu.edu/~fraser/Bad/BadCoriolis.html
2007-01-30 17:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you watch enough water go down plugholes in the town you live, you'll see it go both ways.
2007-01-30 17:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by sojsail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's caused by the rotation of the earth, north of the equator it rotates clockwise south of the equator it rotates counterclockwise. Must go straight down on the equator,, lol
2007-01-30 17:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by Get Real 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋