Which of the following forces can act to change the speed of the wind?

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The pressure gradient force is responsible for creating wind and can also act to change the speed of the wind. It describes the difference in pressure between two points in the atmosphere, and the wind flows perpendicular to the isobars (lines connecting points of equal pressure) from high pressure to low pressure. This creates a pressure gradient force that can cause the wind to accelerate or decelerate. Gravitational force and potential force do not affect the speed of wind, and the Coriolis force only acts to deflect wind direction, not speed.

Which of the Following Forces Can Act to Change the Speed