B Why Does a Body Experience Fictitious Force on Accelerating Objects?

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Start date Dec 18, 2021
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A body experiences a fictitious force when it is in a non-inertial frame of reference, such as when it is attached to an accelerating object. This force is not a real force but rather an inertial force that arises to explain the motion observed from that accelerating frame. When a body is stationary relative to an accelerating object, it does not accelerate with it unless physically attached, leading to the perception of a backward force. The discussion emphasizes that these fictitious forces are mathematical constructs used to describe motion in non-inertial frames and cannot be directly experienced. Ultimately, understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately applying Newton's laws of motion in different reference frames.

Dec 20, 2021

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ergospherical said:

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Yes, we will not go down this path again in this thread. Further posts on this topic will be deleted as off-topic for this thread.

There are many different definitions of reference frame in the literature. If you are making a distinction, simply state the meaning you are using, but do not claim that other usages are incorrect.