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    I Is calling fictitious forces "not real" just about terminology?

    It doesn't matter to somebody, no problem. Other people, mostly those who are involved in teaching Physics, understand the difference.
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    I Is calling fictitious forces "not real" just about terminology?

    "Interaction force" is clear. "Inertial force" for something appearing only in NON-inertial reference frames sounds like an oxymoron. My favourite choice is "pseudoforce".
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    I Is calling fictitious forces "not real" just about terminology?

    Unfortunately, quite often in Physics, words have a different meaning than in ordinary language. This is an additional problem for learners. The idea that fictitious forces are a kinda of illusion is quite widespread. At the core of the problem lies the often-overlooked issue of defining force...
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