What is galileian system of coordinate?

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The Galilean system of coordinates refers to a framework where Newton's three laws of motion apply in their standard form. It is closely associated with Galilean relativity, which describes how motion is perceived from different inertial frames. In this system, objects maintain their speed and direction unless acted upon by an external force. The transformation between different observers' viewpoints is known as the Galilean transformation. Understanding this system is crucial for grasping classical mechanics and the principles of motion.
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What is Galileian system of coordinate?
I have read the chapter about it by einstein but still can't understand it.
Can anyone kindly explain it to me?
thanks
 
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Are you referring to Galilean relativity? To my knowledge, no coordinate system is called Galilean, but the simplest transformation from one observer's viewpoint to another is called the Galilean transformation.

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A Galilean system of coordinates in one in which Newton's 3 laws of motion hold in "standard" form.
 
DavidCcc said:
What is Galileian system of coordinate?
I have read the chapter about it by einstein but still can't understand it.
Can anyone kindly explain it to me?
thanks
atyy summed it up, but another way of looking at it is that with respect to a Galilean coordinate system, or inertial reference frame, objects don't change speed or direction without an applied force.
 

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