Question: Explain inertial and noninertial frame of reference?
In physics, a frame of reference is a set of coordinates that can be used to determine velocities and positions of objects in that frame. The frame of reference can be either inertial** or non-inertial.
An inertial frame of reference is a frame where Newton's laws of motion hold true. That means if no external force is acting on a body, it will stay at rest or remain in uniform motion. For example, a car moving at a constant speed on a straight road is an example of an inertial frame of reference.
A non-inertial frame of reference is a frame that is accelerating with respect to an inertial frame of reference. Newton's laws of motion will not hold true in these frames. For example, a car taking a sharp turn is an example of a non-inertial frame of reference.
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