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Al viento resultante de las fuerzas producidas por el gradiente horizontal de presión y la aceleración centrífuga se le denomina:The wind resulting from the horizontal pressure gradient and centrifugal force is called:
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Correct answer: c) Cyclostrophic wind.
Why it is correct
Without Coriolis, gradient and centrifugal force give the cyclostrophic wind.
Why the others are not
- a) It has only the gradient.
- b) It includes Coriolis.
- d) It combines all three forces.
How to work it out in the exam
- Cyclo-: centrifugal.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PY Test 1 · question 15 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PY Test 2 · question 14 Official paper · Official answer key
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