The Earth cannot be regarded as a true inertial frame of reference because
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Kinematics
The Earth cannot be regarded as a true inertial frame of reference because
- It is not moving in a straight line
- The shape of the Earth is not uniform
- It is moving very fast
- It has angular acceleration
Answer
(A) It is not moving in a straight line
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