Which directional deflection occurs due to the Coriolis effect on an aircraft flying south from the equator?

💡 Explanation

Flying south from the equator, the Coriolis force acts because the aircraft is moving from a region with a greater rotational velocity (equator) to a region with less rotational velocity. Therefore, deflection towards the west results, rather than east, no deflection, or increased lift which aren't related to the Coriolis effect.

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