The Mystery of Pseudo/Inertial Forces: Explained

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Pseudo forces are referred to as inertial forces because they arise from the tendency of objects to move in a straight line, which is a characteristic of inertial motion. In non-inertial frames, this tendency results in coordinate accelerations that necessitate the introduction of pseudo forces. These forces are proportional to the mass of the objects involved, allowing them to be connected to Newtonian physics. The discussion highlights the relationship between inertial motion and the need for pseudo forces in non-inertial frames. Understanding this connection clarifies the terminology used in physics.
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Why are pseudo forces also sometimes called INERTIAL FORCES , even though their need arises because of non inertial frames??:confused:
 
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My guess would be because it was the only way to connect them to Newtonian physics such as how centripetal acceleration gets plug in.
 
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Why are pseudo forces also sometimes called INERTIAL FORCES , even though their need arises because of non inertial frames??:confused:
They are called "inertial", because they are a consequence of the tendency to move inertially. In non-inertial frames this inertial movement implies coordinate accelerations. Only for massive objects we can then assign a pseudo-force proportional to mass to them.
 
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hmmm
ok thanks for ur answers!
 
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