Show that Newton's 2nd Law is Not valid in accelerating reference frame

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Newton's Second Law is valid in inertial reference frames but fails in accelerating frames due to the influence of fictitious forces. In an accelerating frame, the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration changes, leading to discrepancies in measured acceleration. While mass remains constant, the force experienced in the accelerating frame differs from that in the laboratory frame, resulting in F ≠ ma. The discussion highlights confusion regarding how forces and mass are perceived in different frames, emphasizing the need to account for acceleration when applying Newton's laws. Understanding these differences is crucial for correctly analyzing motion in non-inertial frames.
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Homework Statement


Show that Newton's Second Law is NOT valid in a reference frame moving past the laboratory frame of problem 1 with a constant acceleration?
Problem 1: In a laboratory frame of reference, an observer notes that Newton's Second Law is valid. Show that it is also valid for an observer moving at a constant speed, small compared with the speed of light, relative to the laboratory frame.
dx^1/dt = dx/dt-v
d^2x^1/dt^2= d^2x/dt^2
force new = force old
acceleration = d^2x/dt^2 and if v is constant = dv/dt = 0


Homework Equations


F = ma

The Attempt at a Solution


I am not sure how to solve it
 
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If F1 = m1a1 measured in the Lab reference frame 1, which of F, m, and a, would be the same and which would be different if they are measured in an accelerating frame 2? If F1 = F2 and m1 = m2, but a1 ≠ a2, then you can say the F2 ≠ m2a2
 
Would the F and m be the same in the accelerating frame? If so, why?
 
Let me try this again: F would change, and m would stay the same?
 
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