III Activity Proper
Activity No 1. Defining Inertial Frame of Reference
Directions: Study the examples provided below illustrating inertial and
non-inertial frame of reference. Consider the common ideas and give your
own definition of the inertial frame of reference.
Inertial Frame of Reference Non. Inertial Frame of Reference
A stationary rock on the top of the A rock dropped from a 100 m tall
mountain
building
A banana fruit at rest on the An car moving on a circular path
ground
with a constant speed.
A motorcycle moving at a constant A truck suddenly increases speed
speed of 3 m/s on straight path. while overtaking a bicycle
A river current moving on a A bicycle applying a brake upon
straight path with constant speed. crossing an intersection,
Contextualised Definition