Definition:Non-Inertial Frame of Reference

Definition

Let $P$ a particle be stationary in a given frame of reference $F_1$.

However, let $P$ also be accelerating in an inertial frame of reference $F_2$.

Then $F_1$ is known as a non-inertial frame of reference.

Also known as

A non-inertial frame of reference is also known as an accelerated frame of reference.

Also see

• Definition:Rotating Frame of Reference

• Results about non-inertial frames of reference can be found here.

Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): frame of reference
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): frame of reference