RE: [Paddlewise] Rudders and wind ... skegs

From: Peter Treby <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 12:21:52 +1100
>>"Obvious, " he said, after a moment's pause, "The water goes down the plug
hole the opposite way in the southern hemisphere.>>
Oh, dear. I don't think it does, actually. There is no significant Coriolis
effect. Water goes down the plughole whichever way the turbulence in the
bathwater sends it around. But I love running the experiment.

Regards,
Peter Treby
37º 42' S  145º 08' E



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