Introduction to Classical Mechanics · Problem 10.5

Accelerating frames of reference — Morin

Physics — Mechanics · fictitious-forces-rotating-frame

Problem

Mass on a turntable A mass is at rest with respect to the lab frame, while a frictionless turntable rotates beneath it. The frequency of the turntable is ω\omega, and the mass is located at radius rr. In the frame of the turntable, find the forces acting on the mass, and verify that F=ma\mathbf{F} = m\mathbf{a}.

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