Earlier in this class you learned about the Coriolis force. Given your knowledge of this force and Jupiter, which of these statements is most accurate?
A) The Coriolis force is much stronger on Jupiter than on Earth because Jupiter rotates more slowly than Earth and is much larger than Earth.
B) The Coriolis force is the same on Jupiter as on Earth.
C) The Coriolis force is much weaker on Jupiter than on Earth because of the strong gravity on Jupiter.
D) The Coriolis force is much stronger on Jupiter than on Earth because it rotates more than twice as fast as Earth and it is much larger than Earth.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Coriolis force is directly related to the rotation rate and size of a planet. Jupiter rotates more than twice as fast as Earth and is much larger than Earth, so the Coriolis force on Jupiter is much stronger than on Earth.

Earlier in This Class You Learned About the Coriolis Force