A reference frame attached to the earth: 1. Is an inertial frame … - Vidyadip

MCQ

A reference frame attached to the earth:

Is an inertial frame by definition.
Cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is revolving around the sun.
Is an inertial frame because Newton's laws are applicable in this frame.
Cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is rotating about its axis.

A
$A$ and $B$
✓
$B$ and $D$
C
$C$ and $D$
D
$A$ and $D$

✓

Answer

Correct option: B.

$B$ and $D$

A reference frame attached to the earth cannot be an inertial frame because the earth is revolving around the sun and also rotating about its axis.

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