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Why centrifugal force, Coriolis force are termed as psuedoforces? Are they not real forces? Please help, revered members.
Pseudoforces or fictitious forces
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Centrifugal force and Coriolis force are classified as pseudoforces because they arise from non-inertial reference frames, which are accelerating relative to inertial frames. These forces do not exist in isolation but are perceived due to the motion of the observer. The discussion emphasizes that while these forces can have real effects, they are not fundamental forces like gravity or electromagnetism.
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- Explore the mathematical derivation of centrifugal and Coriolis forces
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