Inertial Reference Frames definitions Flashcards

A coordinate system moving at a constant velocity, either at rest or in uniform motion.

A reference frame experiencing acceleration, not covered by special relativity.

A rest frame typically stationary relative to the Earth's surface, used for experiments.

A reference frame in motion relative to the lab frame, used to analyze moving objects.

A frame moving at the same velocity as an event, often used in relativity discussions.

The speed and direction of an object or frame, denoted as 'u' for frames and 'V' for objects.

A theory focusing on inertial frames, ignoring non-inertial frames, developed by Einstein.

Einstein's theory addressing non-inertial frames and gravitational effects.

A force due to Earth's rotation, affecting weather patterns like hurricane rotation.

An apparent force altering gravitational acceleration due to Earth's rotation.

A system using horizontal and vertical axes to measure positions in a reference frame.

An occurrence or phenomenon, such as a decaying particle, analyzed in relativity.

A common event in relativity, representing time passage in different frames.

A frame with zero velocity relative to a chosen reference point, like the Earth's surface.

A change in velocity, characteristic of non-inertial frames.