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How to find the apparent weight of objects in a certain latitude?
the formula of the apparent weight is R=mg-mrω^(2)cosθ?
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the formula of the apparent weight is R=mg-mrω^(2)cosθ?
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cosine is squaredagag1002 said:How to find the apparent weight of objects in a certain latitude?
the formula of the apparent weight is R=mg-mrω^(2)cosθ?
thank you~
Quinzio said:cosine is squared
about 0.9999mg at the equator
[tex]m(g-r\omega^2cos^2\theta)[/tex]
Apparent weight is the weight perceived by an object or person in a non-inertial frame of reference. It is different from actual weight, which is the force of gravity acting on an object.
Apparent weight takes into account the effects of acceleration and motion, while actual weight only considers the force of gravity. In a non-inertial frame of reference, an object's apparent weight may be different from its actual weight.
Changes in apparent weight can be caused by acceleration, such as in an elevator or a rotating frame of reference. It can also be affected by buoyancy, air resistance, and other external forces.
Apparent weight can be measured using a scale, which measures the force exerted by an object on a surface. In a non-inertial frame of reference, the reading on the scale may be different from the object's actual weight due to acceleration.
Understanding apparent weight is important in many fields such as physics, engineering, and aviation. It helps us understand how forces and motion affect the weight of objects and people, and how to account for these effects in different situations.