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It depends upon what type of water you are discussing. Hurricanes do swirl counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere (clockwise in the southern) due to the rotation of the earth. In sinks, toilets, etc., that does not apply. For those situations rotation is dependent upon any pre-existing movement of the water, shape of the container, smoothness of the container, and location of the drain.
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Why does water run down the bathtub drain like a swirl?
I think there are several factors that can cause the swirl. First, it is not, as many people erroneously think, the Coriolis forces. A tub is much too small for the Coriolis force to have any effect on the motion of the water. The location of the faucets and the shape of the tub probably have the the most effect. If the water already has some motion, it will cause the water to swirl in that direction.
Why does the commode water swirl around counter clockwise in Australia?
I doubt water swirls in a different direction in Australia than in any other place. If it does it's caused by how the commodes are manufactured. The jets that deliver the flush water determine which way the water swirls.Answer:There is commonly held factoid ("sounds real but isn't" fact) that due to the Coriolis force water entering drains in the Northern Hemisphere swirls in the opposite direction to water in the Southern Hemisphere (just like hurricanes and cyclones are supposed to). Science has disproved this, indicating that the minor irregularities in the opening far outweigh the effect of the Coriolis force. The main cause of the water swirl (especially in toilets) is due to the design of the bowl itself.
Why do water current and wind currents flow clockwise in the Northern hemisphere?
Water and wind currents flow clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect, which is caused by the Earth's rotation. This effect causes moving air or water to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to a clockwise flow pattern in both water and wind currents.
What happens to the liquid when you use a dishcloth to clean up spilled water on the counter?
When you use a dishcloth to clean up spilled water on the counter, the liquid is absorbed by the cloth, causing it to be removed from the counter surface.
Why is it harder to walk on water than on land?
Water is heavier than air and is harder to push against resulting in a harder work-out. For this reason atheletes and horses are sometimes trained in water, this gives them a harder work-out, making their performance on land that much easier.
What could cause water in the toilet bowl to swirl counter clockwise?
You live in Oz (other side of the earth)
How do you turn off the water under the sink clockwise or counter clockwise?
clockwise
Which way does water go down the drain counter or clockwise?
clockwise
What causes sink drains to make sucking sounds?
The sucking noise is usually a good thing, it means that the drain is working properly, the noise comes from a swirl in the water that goes counter clockwise and pulls the water. That noise is actually air. joe jersey
Which way do you turn a water pipe to get it off?
counter-clockwise
Why does water swirl in a clockwise direction when going down a drain?
The direction in which water swirls down a drain is determined by the Coriolis effect, which is caused by the rotation of the Earth. In the Northern Hemisphere, water tends to swirl clockwise due to this effect, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it swirls counterclockwise. However, the Coriolis effect is very weak on small scales, so factors such as the shape of the drain and the way the water enters it can also influence the direction of the swirl.
Does water in the toilet go counter clockwise in the southern hemisphere?
No actually, im living in the southern hemisphere, and it goes clockwise.
What causes moving air and water to move clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counter clockwise in the southern hemisphere due to Earth's what?
its rotation
How or in which direction should water faucets turn?
Generally both handles turn towards the center. On some, both turn counter clockwise to open. A single faucet will usually turn counter clockwise to open.
Which direction is 'on' for the water main valve?
Ball valves: The handle will be parallel to the pipe when on and perpendicular when off. Gate valve: Clockwise off, Counter-Clockwise on.
Why does the toliet water flush the oppoiste way in Mexico?
If you are above the equator, they flush clockwise. If you live below the equator, they flush counter clockwise. This is because of the Coriolis effect and the direction seawater flows in the ocean. Likewise to the toilet, the oceanwater travels in a clockwise pattern above the equator, and a counter clockwise pattern below the equator.
Do you turn a water valve left or right when turning off a valve to cut the water off?
For most valves, clockwise to close and counter clockwise to open.
