Practice Foucault Pendulum - 5.2 | Non-Inertial Frames & Rotating Systems | Engineering Mechanics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an inertial frame?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about motion without acceleration.

Question 2

Easy

Define a pseudo-force.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider it as a 'fake' force that helps in the frame.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What describes a non-inertial frame?

  • A frame moving at constant speed
  • A frame experiencing acceleration
  • A frame at rest

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens in an accelerating car.

Question 2

The Coriolis effect causes objects to curve in what direction in the Northern Hemisphere?

  • Left
  • Right
  • Straight

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how this affects storm systems.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A Foucault Pendulum is situated in a building at the North Pole. How long would it take for its plane of swing to complete a full rotation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the Earth's rotation relates to the time taken for the pendulum's motion.

Question 2

If the Foucault Pendulum is moved to a latitude of 45 degrees, calculate the angular velocity of precession.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use your calculator for sin(45Β°) and remember to adjust the answer accordingly.

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