Practice Examples (1.3) - Non-Inertial Frames & Rotating Systems - Engineering Mechanics
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Question 1 Easy

What is a non-inertial frame?

💡 Hint: Think of frames that are not moving at a constant velocity.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of a pseudo-force.

💡 Hint: Consider forces felt in a moving vehicle.

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Question 1

What occurs in a non-inertial frame?

Newton’s laws hold
Pseudo-forces appear
All forces become zero

💡 Hint: Remember how forces act differently when the frame is accelerating.

Question 2

True or False: The Coriolis effect causes moving air to curve to the left in the Northern Hemisphere.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think back to your geography lessons on storm movements.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A bicycle is moving in a circular path at a constant speed. Discuss the forces acting on the cyclist and explain centripetal acceleration in this context.

💡 Hint: Think about how leaning changes the rider's center of mass.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a weather system, if high pressure is located at a specific latitude, explain how the Coriolis effect might influence wind direction at that latitude.

💡 Hint: Consider how motion differs across the equator and latitude.

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