Rotating frame: a question of interpretation

Thread starter Philip Wood
Start date May 16, 2014
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The discussion revolves around a paradox in understanding the relationship between vectors in a rotating frame (S') and an inertial frame (S) as presented in Lanczos' work. While the vectors \vec R and \vec R' are stated to be equal at a specific time, their velocities and accelerations differ due to the rotation, leading to confusion about their behavior over time. Participants clarify that \vec R and \vec R' can be interpreted as the same physical vector at a single moment, but they evolve differently due to the rotation of S'. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing frame-dependent properties of vectors, particularly in how they transform and behave under rotation. Ultimately, the resolution lies in understanding the time-dependent nature of the vectors and their derivatives in different frames.

May 30, 2014

Philip Wood

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Yes indeed!

I suspect that in the current thread we have a clash of language and cultures (new vs. old), compounded by my own poor terminology, rather than a direct contradiction.

Last edited: May 30, 2014