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Analyzing the Earth-Based Laboratory as an Inertial Frame of Reference: Limitations and Practical Approximations

Author(s) Dr. Manjunath S Chetti
Country India
Abstract Abstract
The Earth-based laboratory is often assumed to be an inertial frame for classical mechanics experiments. However, due to the Earth's rotation, orbital motion, and other celestial influences, it is only an approximation of a true inertial frame. This paper analyzes the validity of this assumption across various experimental scales. We review the theoretical foundations of inertial frames, assess the magnitude of non-inertial effects (such as Coriolis and centrifugal forces), and identify conditions under which Earth-based laboratories can be treated as inertial for practical purposes. The implications for precision experiments, such as those in metrology, geophysics, and aerospace engineering, are also discussed.
Keywords Keywords: Inertial frame of reference Rotation of Earth, Non-inertial reference of frames.
Field Physics > Mechanical Engineering
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.49063
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9rsmx

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