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Using normal and tangential coord the the tangential acceleration of any point on Earth is 0, correct?
Normal/Tangential coordinates are a type of coordinate system used in mathematics and physics. They consist of two coordinates, the normal coordinate (also known as the radial coordinate) and the tangential coordinate, which describe the position of a point in a two-dimensional space.
The normal coordinate represents the distance from the origin to the point in question, measured in a direction perpendicular to a reference line. The tangential coordinate represents the angle between the reference line and a line connecting the origin to the point.
In physics, Normal/Tangential coordinates are often used to describe the motion of an object in a circular or curved path. The normal coordinate represents the distance from the center of the circle or curve, and the tangential coordinate represents the angle of rotation around the center.
Yes, Normal/Tangential coordinates can be extended to three-dimensional space by adding a third coordinate, known as the binormal coordinate. This coordinate represents the direction perpendicular to both the normal and tangential directions.
Yes, Normal/Tangential coordinates are used in many real-world applications, such as navigation, robotics, and computer graphics. They are also commonly used in engineering and physics to describe the motion of objects in circular or curved paths.