How to derive the ficticious force due to a moving frame of reference?

Thread starter semc
Start date Oct 12, 2009
Tags

Derive Force Frame Frame of reference Reference

AI Thread Summary

The discussion focuses on the derivation of fictitious force in a moving frame of reference, highlighting a lack of detailed explanations suitable for beginners. Participants express a need for clearer resources or guidance on understanding this concept. A suggestion is made to refer to the Wikipedia page on fictitious forces for foundational information. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accessible educational materials for better comprehension. Overall, the thread seeks to clarify a complex topic for those struggling with the concept.

Oct 12, 2009

semc

Hi guys,
I was reading the derivation of ficticious force due to moving frame of reference however i don't understand how they did it.There wasn't detail explanation for slow learners like me so i was wondering does anyone know where i can read up on this or give me some clue where i can start reading. Thanks!

Physics news on Phys.org

Oct 12, 2009

RaDitZ

Fictitious force

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fictitious_force

Thread 'Errors and significant figures'

I multiplied the values first without the error limit. Got 19.38. rounded it off to 2 significant figures since the given data has 2 significant figures. So = 19. For error I used the above formula. It comes out about 1.48. Now my question is. Should I write the answer as 19±1.5 (rounding 1.48 to 2 significant figures) OR should I write it as 19±1. So in short, should the error have same number of significant figures as the mean value or should it have the same number of decimal places as...

View full post »

Thread 'A cylinder connected to a hanging mass'

Let's declare that for the cylinder, mass = M = 10 kg Radius = R = 4 m For the wall and the floor, Friction coeff = ##\mu## = 0.5 For the hanging mass, mass = m = 11 kg First, we divide the force according to their respective plane (x and y thing, correct me if I'm wrong) and according to which, cylinder or the hanging mass, they're working on. Force on the hanging mass $$mg - T = ma$$ Force(Cylinder) on y $$N_f + f_w - Mg = 0$$ Force(Cylinder) on x $$T + f_f - N_w = Ma$$ There's also...

View full post »

Thread 'Explain this asphalt sheen'

This problem is two parts. The first is to determine what effects are being provided by each of the elements - 1) the window panes; 2) the asphalt surface. My answer to that is The second part of the problem is exactly why you get this affect. And one more spoiler:

View full post »