Inertial Frames of Reference: Examining Forces & Acceleration

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The discussion centers on the concept of inertial frames of reference in physics, specifically addressing misconceptions about their existence and the implications of acceleration and force. Participants clarify that while inertial frames are idealized constructs, they are essential for understanding motion. The key conclusions drawn are that a particle at rest in an inertial frame experiences zero net force, and that both inertial and non-inertial frames can yield different interpretations of force acting on a particle. The correct options regarding the nature of the frame and resultant forces are (1) and (2).

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so here r ma doubts
=> it is sometimes heard tat inertial frame of referance is only an ideal concept and no such inertial frame exists.comment.

=>the accelaration of a particle is zero as measured from an inertial frame of referance . can we conclude tat no force acts on it?

=> a particle stays at rest as seen in a frame. we can conclude tat
1) the frame is inertal
2) resultant force on the particle is zero
3)the frame may be inertial but the resultant force on the particle is zero
4)the frame may be noninertial but there is a nonzero resultant force.
(two of the above options are correct. which r those n why?)

thnx in advance
 
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This sounds like your Homework. I am not going to do your homework for you.
 
im not asking u to solve anything...these r conceptual doubts
 
There are no 'doubts' in your question. What do you think the answers are?
 
amm...i have no idea abt the first two...i think the last one is (3) and (4)
 

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