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what is an inertial frame of reference?

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What is the difference between inertial reference frame and absolute reference frame?

An inertial frame of reference = constant vel. non inertial frame of reference = acceleration


Is earth an inertial frame of reference?

Is earth an inertia or non inertial frame of reference? plz do reply as soon as possible


Is the inertial reference frame an absolute reference frame?

No, an inertial reference frame is not an absolute reference frame. It is a frame of reference in which an object either remains at rest or moves with constant velocity in a straight line, but it is not considered absolute as its motion can be affected by external forces.


Difference between inertial frame of reference and non-inertial frame of reference?

An inertial frame of reference (FOR) is a non-accelerating FOR , for example if a person is observing a moving car while at rest or while moving at constant velocity, he is in an inertial FOR. A non-inertial frame of reference is an accelerating FOR for example a rotating FOR. ( Rotation requires centripetal force and centripetal acceleration so any rotating object always requires a centripetal acceleration to rotate.)


What does the theory of special relativity say about the equivalence of different frames of reference?

It says that the speed of light in a vacuum measured in any inertial frame of reference is equivalent to the speed of light in a vacuum measured in any other inertial frame of reference.


Why newton's laws are not valid in non inertial frame of reference?

newtons laws are always valid in non inertial frames


Does the work done by the net force acting on a particle depend on the inertial reference frame of the observer.does the change in kinetic energy so dependent if so?

When you lift a brick and throw it, nobody asks which inertial frame of reference you are using. No.


Why earth is considered as an inertial frame of reference although it is rotating?

Because we're rotating with it


Does angular momentum requires an inertial frame?

nope...itz not necessary that the frame should be inertial....the only necesarry condition is that the TOTAL EXTERNAL TORQUE acting ABOUT THE REFERENCE AXIS should be ZERO...


What is an inertial reference?

An inertial reference frame is a frame ... a box, a laboratory, a space capsule etc. ... in which Netwon's laws of motion hold true. Example: My office on the earth is not an inertial reference frame. An object in motion doesn't "remain in constant uniform motion without application of an external force", because of air resistance. Also, an object released in the middle of the air doesn't stay there, it accelerates toward the floor.


Why an object falls of placed in air unsupported if a room is an inertial frame of reference. this means the room is moving in the upward direction how?

If the object is falling down, it is accelerating. "Inertial frames of reference" do not include acceleration, so the falling object can't be considered an inertial frame of reference, according to the Special Theory of Relativity. However, the General Theory or Relativity explores additional complications due to gravity. In any case, if you wish, you can use the object accelerating downward as a reference frame (just don't call it "inertial"); in this case, obviously the room is accelerating upward, compared to the falling object. It all depends what object you choose as your reference frame.


Why earth is inertial frame of reference?

because it is non.accelerated as it as a uniform velocity of revlving around sun.