General Physics, 2nd Edition
General Physics, 2nd Edition
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ISBN: 9780471522782
Author: Morton M. Sternheim
Publisher: WILEY
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Nature of velocity that inertial reference frames moves with.

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Answer to Problem 1RQ

Inertial reference frame moves with constant velocity.

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In inertial frames of reference, a particle does not possess acceleration unless external force is applied. A particle that is at rest or moves with uniform speed initially remains so without any net external force in inertial reference frame

In non-inertial frames of reference, however, a particle that moves with constant velocity or is static initially goes on to develop acceleration gradually due to inherent acceleration of the frame of reference even without any external force.

Since a particle does not develop acceleration without external force in inertial frame therefore inertial frames of reference move with constant velocity relative to any other inertial frame.

Conclusion:

Thus, inertial frame of reference moves with constant velocity.

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