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we generally study the concept of Inertial reference frame in case of translation motion (for non-accelerated frames) what happen if motion is rotational?
A reference frame of rotation, also known as a rotational frame of reference, is a coordinate system that is used to describe the motion of objects that are rotating or undergoing circular motion. It is defined by an observer's perspective and is used to measure and analyze the movement of objects in relation to a fixed point or axis.
A reference frame of rotation is used to describe the motion of objects that are rotating, while a reference frame of translation is used to describe the motion of objects that are moving in a straight line. In a reference frame of rotation, the axis of rotation remains fixed, whereas in a reference frame of translation, the origin of the coordinate system remains fixed.
The reference frame of rotation is an essential concept in physics, particularly in the study of rotational motion and angular velocity. It is used to describe the laws of motion for objects that are rotating, such as torque, angular acceleration, and angular momentum. It is also used in other areas of physics, such as electromagnetism and quantum mechanics.
Some examples of objects that rotate in a reference frame of rotation include planets in their orbits around the sun, the Earth's rotation on its axis, a spinning top, and a rotating bicycle wheel. Any object that undergoes circular motion or has an axis of rotation can be described using a reference frame of rotation.
The choice of reference frame of rotation can affect the measurements and calculations of rotational motion. For example, the direction and magnitude of angular velocity and angular acceleration may differ depending on the reference frame chosen. It is important to carefully consider the reference frame of rotation when conducting experiments or making calculations involving rotational motion.