We consider the effect of the coriolis force on railroads in the northern hemi- sphere. sphere.) determine the direction (parallel to the surface) of the coriolis force on a train running (a) east, and (b) west. on not a calculation of the magnitude. in each case, indicate which (you can verify that the effects are reversed in the southern hemi- ly the direction is necessary ight or left) push on the rail, and which rail, north or south, pushes back (r on the train. we consider the standard rail wheel design where a flange on the inside of the wheel keeps the train on the rail. request explanation if this is not a familiar concept. (c) comment on how this result might effect the maintenance of track and wheels.