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Contrary to popular belief, the water is not affected by the motion of the Earth, or by which hemisphere the bowl is in.

Water drains in a downward direction. How water goes down the plughole is determined by the state of the water when the plug is pulled, the construction of the bowl, and the shape and size of the plughole. It doesn't always go the same way. The vortex direction is dependent on small local factors, and the slightest impulse (motion, temperature) makes it unpredictably random.

On a larger scale, the airflow into cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere is counter-clockwise, and in the Southern Hemisphere clockwise. So if the Coriolis effect were the dominant factor, that would be the direction of the draining.

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Which way does the water run in Australia?

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Which way does water go down a drain counter- or clokwise?

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What force causes water to go down the drain?

gravity force


What are the things that can go down the drain?

Things that can safely go down the drain include water, soap, shampoo, and toothpaste. Other items, such as food scraps, grease, oil, and chemicals should not be poured down the drain as they can cause clogs, damage the plumbing system, or contaminate the water supply.


Which way does water go down the drain in north America?

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