For figuring Coriolis force, I've seen this equation:

$$ \vec a_{cor} = -2\omega \times \vec v $$

So, say that I have an angular velocity of 5 rpms, and a velocity of 10 m/s going toward the axis of rotation. How do I go about solving this equation? I studied vector math for about a week in high school, and never quite understood it. Please explain like I am 5, or an English major (full disclosure: BA in English Literature).

Note: I don't want you to solve it for me, just explain how to solve it, or link me somewhere that does. Thanks!

For figuring Coriolis force, I've seen this equation:

$$ \vec a_{cor} = -2\vec \omega \times \vec v $$

So, say that I have an angular velocity of 5 rpms, and a velocity of 10 m/s going toward the axis of rotation. How do I go about solving this equation? I studied vector math for about a week in high school, and never quite understood it. Please explain like I am 5, or an English major (full disclosure: BA in English Literature).

Note: I don't want you to solve it for me, just explain how to solve it, or link me somewhere that does. Thanks!