Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 39.1, Problem 39.1CE
Which of the following are (approximately) inertial reference frames? Explain your answer.
- a. Your classroom
- b. A railroad car moving at constant speed along a straight track
- c. A car moving at constant speed around a turn
- d. An airplane during takeoff
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