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🧪 3D Coriolis Effect

The 3D Coriolis Effect: a ball launched in a straight line above a rotating platform appears distorted to an observer on the platform; compare two viewpoints on one event.

Physics & Mechanics3DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted🌍 Earth

⚙ Under the hood

This simulation visually represents the Coriolis effect – a deflection of moving objects due to Earth's rotation. Users can observe how this force impacts the trajectory of projectiles in a three-dimensional environment.

Coriolis EffectEarth RotationProjectile Trajectory

3D · Three.js / WebGL renderer · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install