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)

cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is revolving around the sun.
cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is rotating about its own axis.

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.

The correct option is B and D.