Questions: Toilet water drains differently in northern and southern Hemispheres because of Coriolis effect. True False

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The Coriolis effect is a phenomenon that causes fluids like air and water to curve as they travel across or above the Earth's surface. This effect is due to the Earth's rotation and is most noticeable in large-scale movements such as ocean currents and atmospheric circulation.

The Coriolis effect is often cited as a reason for the direction of water drainage in toilets, but this is a misconception. The effect is too weak to influence the direction of water draining in small systems like toilets or sinks. Instead, the direction of water drainage is determined by the design of the toilet and the initial motion of the water.

Given the above analysis, the statement that toilet water drains differently in the northern and southern hemispheres because of the Coriolis effect is incorrect.

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