Which force points inward toward the focal point (center) of rotation? Gravity Friction Coriolis force Pressure gradient force Centripetal force

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Which force points inward toward the focal point (center) of rotation?
Gravity
Friction
Coriolis force
Pressure gradient force
Centripetal force
Transcribed Image Text:Which force points inward toward the focal point (center) of rotation? Gravity Friction Coriolis force Pressure gradient force Centripetal force
Which force is only imposed
on the wind within the boundary layer?
Friction
Pressure gradient force
Centripetal force
Coriolis force
Transcribed Image Text:Which force is only imposed on the wind within the boundary layer? Friction Pressure gradient force Centripetal force Coriolis force
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