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Coriolis object deflection and conservation of angular momenutum

I'm trying to understan kinematic inertial explanation of the apparent deviation of objects due to fictitious forces in rotating Earth. Take an object moving from the equator northwards, or ...
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Deviation of free falling objects (Coriolis effect) using conservation of angular momentum

I read this pdf on non inertial frame, in particular I have a question on the deviation of free falling object due to Coriolis effect. Consider a ball let go from a tower at height $h$. The ...
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