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It was accepted in the 20th century. At the end of the 19th century his name began to appear in meteorology books. It was at the beginning of the 20th century when people started to use the term Coriolis force

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Why did Coriolis's work on Earth's rotation not accepted until after his death?

Coriolis's work on Earth's rotation was not widely accepted during his lifetime because it was considered too abstract and mathematical for many scientists to understand and appreciate. It was only years after his death, with the advancement of technology and new understanding of physics, that his ideas were confirmed and integrated into the study of meteorology and oceanography.


What is earths temperature range?

The range of Earth's surface temperatures can vary from as low as -128.6°F (-89.2°C) in Antarctica to as high as 136°F (58°C) in hot desert regions like Death Valley, California. The average global surface temperature is around 59°F (15°C).


Where is the warmest place Earth?

The warmest place on Earth is often considered to be the Lut Desert in Iran, where temperatures can reach up to 159.3 degrees Fahrenheit (70.7 degrees Celsius). Other extremely hot regions include the Sahara Desert in Africa and Death Valley in California.


When did alfred wegener discover pangaea?

Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of Pangaea, the supercontinent, in 1912 based on his ideas of continental drift. However, his theory was not widely accepted until after his death in 1930 when further evidence supported the idea of plate tectonics.


What must occur in a population for it to grow?

a. The birthrate becomes higher than the death rate. b. The birthrate stays the same and the death rate increases. c. The birthrate becomes lower than the death rate. d. The birthrate and the death rate remain the same.

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Why did Coriolis's work on Earth's rotation not accepted until after his death?

Coriolis's work on Earth's rotation was not widely accepted during his lifetime because it was considered too abstract and mathematical for many scientists to understand and appreciate. It was only years after his death, with the advancement of technology and new understanding of physics, that his ideas were confirmed and integrated into the study of meteorology and oceanography.


What is a good unholy death knight dps rotation?

Plague Strike > Icy Touch > Blood Strike > Blood Strike > Plague Strike ...then your runic power dump. I dump a Death Coil first and then in my second rotation pop gargoyle since the rotation runs a lot smoother with death runes up.


How did Anubis become the death god?

Osiris Accepted Him As His Apprentice,,Then He Learned Of The death Ways And eventually Became The Death God


How do earthworms dry out in the sun?

they crawl onto the earths surface and sit there to fry to death


Under what accepted legal principles were applied to everyone throughout England?

Black Death


Which composers death was accepted as th'end of the Baroque period?

J S Bach, 1685-1750


What was the death rate for slaves on a slave ship?

The generally accepted mortality rate is between 12% and 13%.


What does the sun appear to set as in the Earth?

Assuming you mean "why": if the Sun appears to set, that is the result of Earth's rotation.


What is the Jewish meaning of handkerchief used at death?

There are many translations to the Jewish tradition of using a handkerchief at death. The most commonly accepted translation of the handkerchief used at death is the importance of coming back from the deceased state.


Can you walk on top of the world in space?

No, you will just fall into the earths gravitational pole and fall all the way down to your death.


Is a will private after death?

No. The will must be delivered to the probate court and accepted, at which time it becomes a public record. The creditors get to be informed.


Was Michael Collins death ordered by De Valera?

Many people believed so, but it is now generally accepted that he did not.