QuestionJuly 26, 2025

Which way would,an airplane deflect if flying from the South Pole toward the equator? toward the right toward the South Pole toward the left toward the equator Part E Which way would an airplane deflect if flying from the North Pole toward the equator? toward the south toward the east toward the west toward the north

Which way would,an airplane deflect if flying from the South Pole toward the equator? toward the right toward the South Pole toward the left toward the equator Part E Which way would an airplane deflect if flying from the North Pole toward the equator? toward the south toward the east toward the west toward the north
Which way would,an airplane deflect if flying from the South Pole toward the equator? toward the right toward the South Pole toward the left toward the equator Part E Which way would an airplane deflect if flying from the North Pole toward the equator? toward the south toward the east toward the west toward the north

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From the South Pole: toward the left ### From the North Pole: toward the east (right) Explanation 1. Understand the Coriolis Effect The Coriolis effect causes moving objects to deflect due to Earth's rotation. In the Northern Hemisphere, objects deflect to the right; in the Southern Hemisphere, they deflect to the left. 2. Determine Deflection from South Pole An airplane flying from the South Pole toward the equator is in the Southern Hemisphere, so it will deflect to the left. 3. Determine Deflection from North Pole An airplane flying from the North Pole toward the equator is in the Northern Hemisphere, so it will deflect to the right.

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1. Understand the Coriolis Effect<br /> The Coriolis effect causes moving objects to deflect due to Earth's rotation. In the Northern Hemisphere, objects deflect to the right; in the Southern Hemisphere, they deflect to the left.<br /><br />2. Determine Deflection from South Pole<br /> An airplane flying from the South Pole toward the equator is in the Southern Hemisphere, so it will deflect to the left.<br /><br />3. Determine Deflection from North Pole<br /> An airplane flying from the North Pole toward the equator is in the Northern Hemisphere, so it will deflect to the right.
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