Apparent Force

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Apparent Force

A force introduced in a relative coordinate system in order that Newton laws of motion be satisfied in this system. This force must be equal and opposite to an acceleration in an inertial coordinate system, in which Newton laws are (by definition) satisfied. Examples are the coriolis force, and the centrifugal force incorporated in gravity.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use