Question

A reference frame attached to the earth :

• A. is an inertial frame by definition
• B. Cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is revolving around the sun
• C. is an inertial frame because Newtons laws are applicable in this frame
• D. Cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is rotating about its own axis

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

A reference frame attached to the earth is cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is revolving around the sun and rotating about its own axis.