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An inertial frame of reference is a coordinate system that moves with constant velocity or remains at rest. It's notable because Newton’s first law of motion – inertia – applies consistently within it. This means objects in an inertial frame will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted u...
Fictitious forces, also known as pseudo-forces or inertial forces, are apparent forces that arise when observing motion from a non-inertial, accelerating reference frame. Unlike fundamental physical interactions, these forces are mathematical artifacts caused by the frame's own acceleration or rotat...
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