Lecture 7 - Atmospheric Circulations Flashcards
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Fundamental force
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results from an interaction of particles and is independent of the frame of reference
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Apparent force
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acts on all masses in a non-inertial frame of reference, such as a rotating frame of reference
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Examples of fundamental forces
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pressure gradient force, gravitational, frictional
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Example of apparent force
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coriolis force (associated with Earth’s rotation)
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pressure
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force exerted on a specific area
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Pressure gradient force (PGF)
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why air moves from high to low pressure
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Surface winds
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trade winds, westerlies (west to east), easterlies in the equatorial, mid, and polar latitudes, respectively
