Practice - Non-Inertial Frames of Reference
Practice Questions
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Define an inertial frame of reference.
💡 Hint: Think about consistent motion with no acceleration.
What is a pseudo-force?
💡 Hint: Consider how we feel in an elevator.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What describes a non-inertial frame of reference?
💡 Hint: Consider how objects react when a frame is speeding up or slowing down.
True or False: The Coriolis force is a real physical force.
💡 Hint: Think about how we describe effects of rotation.
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Challenge Problems
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A cyclist moves with a speed of 10 m/s on a straight road, but suddenly turns at a constant rate. Calculate the Coriolis acceleration experienced if the rate of turn is 2 rad/s.
💡 Hint: Remember to always double-check your units!
Explain how the Coriolis effect influences the direction of hurricanes in both hemispheres. Illustrate your response with a diagram showing the rotation of air masses.
💡 Hint: Think about how the rotation of the Earth deflects air currents.
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