Reference Frames and Relative Motion
AP Physics C Mechanics · Flashcards
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What is centrifugal force?
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Identify the result of a reference frame accelerating upwards on perceived weight.
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Identify the effect of a rotating reference frame on perceived acceleration.
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Perceived acceleration includes fictitious forces. Rotation adds centrifugal and Coriolis fictitious accelerations.
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