Question

A reference frame attached to 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)

The correct options are
B cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is rotating about its own axis
D cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is revolving around the sun

A reference frame attached to earth due to both reasons in B and D as any kind of rotating or revolving frame is not inertial