Measuring position and velocity from a non inertial reference frame

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The discussion revolves around measuring position, velocity, and acceleration from a non-inertial reference frame, specifically comparing a rotating frame (B) with an inertial frame (A). The original poster attempts to analyze the relationships between these frames using relative motion equations.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the implications of shared origins in non-inertial frames, questioning the validity of assuming zero relative position vector between the two frames. They discuss the effects of angular velocity on measurements and transformations between frames.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively questioning the assumptions made about the position vector and its implications for velocity and acceleration calculations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need for different transformations for rotations compared to translations, but no consensus has been reached on the correctness of the velocity and acceleration solutions.

Contextual Notes

There is an ongoing debate about the proper treatment of the position vector in rotating frames and the assumptions underlying the calculations. Participants note that the original poster's approach may need adjustments to account for the non-inertial nature of frame B.

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Homework Statement
A particle moves with constant velocity ##v_0## in the ##y## direction with respect to an inertial system ##A(x;y;z)## as depicted in the picture. There is another system ##B(x′;y′;z′)##, which is not inertial and rotates with constant angular velocity ω.
Determine
I) ##r(t)## from the perspective of ##B## and ##A##
II) the velocity measured from ##B##, i.e., the velocity relative to ##B##
III) the acceleration measured from ##B##, i.e., the acceleration relative to ##B##
Relevant Equations
Relative motion equations for non inertial reference frame
I) For ##A##, the positition is ##\vec r=(0;V_0 . t;0)##.
For ##B##, we have ##\vec r_A=\vec r_B + \vec r_{A/B}##, but ##\vec r_{A/B}## is equal to zero because they have the same origin, so the position measured from ##A## is equal to the position measured from ##B##

II) For ##A##, velocity is equal to ##V_0##.
For ##B## we know that ##\vec V_A = \vec V_B +\vec \omega \times \vec V_{rel}##. ##\vec V_A## is equal to ##(0;V_0;0)##; ##\vec V_B=0##, since the origin doesn't move; ##\vec \omega## is equal to ##(0;0;\theta /t)##, ##\vec r## is the vector calculated previously and then I solve for ##\vec V_{rel}##.

III) For acceleration we just have to replace the values in the formula and solve for ##\vec a_{rel}##

Is this ok?
 

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Like Tony Stark said:
Homework Statement: A particle moves with constant velocity ##v_0## in the ##y## direction with respect to an inertial system ##A(x;y;z)## as depicted in the picture. There is another system ##B(x′;y′;z′)##, which is not inertial and rotates with constant angular velocity ω.
Determine
I) ##r(t)## from the perspective of ##B## and ##A##
II) the velocity measured from ##B##, i.e., the velocity relative to ##B##
III) the acceleration measured from ##B##, i.e., the acceleration relative to ##B##
Homework Equations: Relative motion equations for non inertial reference frame

I) For ##A##, the positition is ##\vec r=(0;V_0 . t;0)##.
For ##B##, we have ##\vec r_A=\vec r_B + \vec r_{A/B}##, but ##\vec r_{A/B}## is equal to zero because they have the same origin, so the position measured from ##A## is equal to the position measured from ##B##

How can that be? In any case, you have to calculate ##r_B(t)##. Can you do that?

Hint: the axes of frames A and B are rotating wrt each other.
 
PeroK said:
How can that be? In any case, you have to calculate ##r_B(t)##. Can you do that?

Hint: the axes of frames A and B are rotating wrt each other.

I can't see why it's incorrect. I mean, I also think that the positions must be different since they're measured from different systems, but if I go to the equations I find out that ##\vec r_{A/B}## is the vector that goes from the origin of the fixed system to the origin of the rotating system, and in the picture I see that both systems share the same origin, and it's always like that since ##B## rotates but its origin doesn't move.
 

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Like Tony Stark said:
I can't see why it's incorrect. I mean, I also think that the positions must be different since they're measured from different systems, but if I go to the equations I find out that ##\vec r_{A/B}## is the vector that goes from the origin of the fixed system to the origin of the rotating system, and in the picture I see that both systems share the same origin, and it's always like that since ##B## rotates but its origin doesn't move.
If an object is at rest in frame A, is it at rest in frame B?
 
PeroK said:
If an object is at rest in frame A, is it at rest in frame B?
No, because of the angular velocity. I can notice that, from frame ##B##, the particle moves so the position vector is changing. I understand that. But my doubt is about the equation: what's wrong with saying that the vector from one system to another is zero?
 
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No, because of the angular velocity. I can notice that, from frame ##B##, the particle moves so the position vector is changing. I understand that. But my doubt is about the equation: what's wrong with saying that the vector from one system to another is zero?

That's only valid for translations. Rotations entail a different transformation between coordinates.
 
PeroK said:
That's only valid for translations. Rotations entail a different transformation between coordinates.
Ok. But apart from that, is the solution for velocity and acceleration ok? (Obviously, I have to change the values for position, but without considering that mistake)
 
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Ok. But apart from that, is the solution for velocity and acceleration ok? (Obviously, I have to change the values for position, but without considering that mistake)
I don't see a clear solution for those, but I'm not convinced that you understand the rotation transformation from what you've written.
 
PeroK said:
I don't see a clear solution for those, but I'm not convinced that you understand the rotation transformation from what you've written.
I've changed basis. I wrote the position of the particle in terms of the basis vectors of ##B##. Now I have to replace this new values in the ##\vec r## part of the equation of velocity and acceleration. Right?
 
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Like Tony Stark said:
I've changed basis. I wrote the position of the particle in terms of the basis vectors of ##B##. Now I have to replace this new values in the ##\vec r## part of the equation of velocity and acceleration. Right?

An answer would be something of the form:

##\vec{v_B} = (?,?,?)##

Where the components depend on ##v_0## and ##\vec{\omega}##.
 

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