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The force that is caused by the rotation of the earth

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Centrifugal force

Centripetal force is real; centrifugal force is just an apparent force. For the rotating Earth, centripetal force is supplied by the gravitational force towards Earth's center.

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The coriolis force

Step-by-step explanation:

Rotation causes a deflection of ocean and air currents, the rotation of the earth is much faster than the winds or movement of the currents and this causes a deflection.

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