Definition:Non-Inertial Frame of Reference
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Definition
Let $P$ a particle be stationary in a given frame of reference $F_1$.
However, let $P$ also be accelerating in an inertial frame of reference $F_2$.
Then $F_1$ is known as a non-inertial frame of reference.
Also known as
A non-inertial frame of reference is also known as an accelerated frame of reference.
Also see
- Results about non-inertial frames of reference can be found here.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): frame of reference
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): frame of reference