Which of the following forces cannot act to change the speed of the wind?
A) pressure gradient force
B) frictional force
C) Coriolis force
D) none of the above

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The Coriolis force acts perpendicular to the wind direction and is responsible for inducing the wind to turn to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. It does not directly change the speed of the wind. The pressure gradient force is the force responsible for accelerating the air, and frictional force acts to slow down the wind.

Which of the Following Forces Cannot Act to Change the Speed