Two points N and S are located in the northern and southern hemisphere, respectively, on the same longitude. Projectiles P and Q are fired from N and S, respectively, towards each other.Which of the following option is correct for the projectiles as they approach the equator ?a)Both P and Q will move towards the eastb)Both P and Q will move towards the westc)P will move towards the East and towards the westd)P will move towards the west and Q towards the eastCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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The direction of corilois force is in West direction

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ACCORDING TO me P projectile go in east

AND partical Q is go in west direction

FROM the concept of effect of gavity

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Explanation:

When projectiles are fired towards each other from two points located on the same longitude, their paths will be affected by the rotation of the Earth. To understand the direction of their movement as they approach the equator, we need to consider the Coriolis effect.

Coriolis Effect:
The Coriolis effect is an apparent deflection of the path of an object in motion due to the rotation of the Earth. It causes moving objects to be deflected to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.

Projectile P (fired from N):
- Projectile P is fired from the northern hemisphere towards the equator.
- As it moves towards the equator, it will be affected by the Coriolis effect, causing it to be deflected to the right.
- Therefore, Projectile P will move towards the west as it approaches the equator.

Projectile Q (fired from S):
- Projectile Q is fired from the southern hemisphere towards the equator.
- As it moves towards the equator, it will be affected by the Coriolis effect, causing it to be deflected to the left.
- Therefore, Projectile Q will move towards the east as it approaches the equator.

Final Answer:
- Projectile P will move towards the west.
- Projectile Q will move towards the east.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B: Both P and Q will move towards the west.

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