What is the force acting on a rotating body in a non-inertial frame?

In summary, the conversation discusses the angular velocity in a non-inertial frame and the force acting on a rotating body of mass m. The force is given by the equation $$\bar{F}=m\bar{g}+2m\bar{v}\times\bar{\Omega}+m(\bar{r}\times\bar{\dot{\Omega}})+\frac{\partial}{\partial \bar{r}} \frac{m( \bar{\Omega}\times \bar{r} )^2}{2}$$ which includes gravity, Coriolis force, and centrifugal force. The second to last term is associated with torque and can be derived using the equation ##\vec \tau =
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Silviu
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Hello! The angular velocity in the non-inertial frame of a rotating body of mass m is ##\Omega## and I need to find the force acting on the body (in the non-inertial frame associated with the body). In the book they say (without any derivation, they just state it) that the force is: $$\bar{F}=m\bar{g}+2m\bar{v}\times\bar{\Omega}+m(\bar{r}\times\bar{\dot{\Omega}})+\frac{\partial}{\partial \bar{r}} \frac{m( \bar{\Omega}\times \bar{r} )^2}{2}$$ So we have gravity, Coriolis force and centrifugal force. But what is the second to last term and how do you derive it? Thank you!
 
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The ##\dot\omega## shlould give you a clue
 
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BvU said:
The ##\dot\omega## shlould give you a clue
Well it looks like something associated with a torque
 
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Ever hear of ##\vec \tau = I\vec \alpha## ?
 

1. What is an inertial frame?

An inertial frame is a reference frame in which Newton's first law of motion holds true. This means that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will continue in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force.

2. How is force defined in an inertial frame?

In an inertial frame, force is defined as any push or pull on an object that causes it to accelerate. It is measured in Newtons (N) and is calculated by multiplying an object's mass by its acceleration.

3. What is the difference between force in an inertial frame and a non-inertial frame?

In an inertial frame, force is the only factor that can cause an object to accelerate. In a non-inertial frame, there may be additional factors, such as pseudo forces (fictitious forces), that contribute to an object's acceleration.

4. How does Newton's second law of motion apply to force in an inertial frame?

Newton's second law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. In an inertial frame, this law can be used to accurately predict the motion of an object when all the forces acting on it are known.

5. Can the principle of action and reaction (Newton's third law) be applied to force in an inertial frame?

Yes, Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This applies to both inertial and non-inertial frames, meaning that the force exerted by one object on another will always be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

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