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What is the difference between inertial frame and non-inertial frame?

An inertial frame moves at constant velocity (Newton's laws hold directly); a non-inertial frame accelerates (you must add pseudo-forces).

An inertial frame moves at constant velocity (Newton's laws hold directly); a non-inertial frame accelerates (you must add pseudo-forces). A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.

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inertial frame vs non-inertial frame

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