Meriam, Kraige & Bolton — Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies: Problem 5_136

5/136 A smooth bowling alley is oriented north–south as shown. A ball A is released with speed $v$ along the lane as shown. Because of the Coriolis effect, it will deflect a distance $\delta$ as shown. Develop a general expression for $\delta$. The bowling alley is located at a latitude $\theta$ in the northern hemisphere. Evaluate your expression for the conditions $L = 60\text{ ft}$, $v = 15\text{ ft/sec}$, and $\theta = 40^\circ$. Should bowlers prefer east–west alleys? State any assumptions.