Physics A-Level
Apparent forces
What Apparent forces means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Apparent forces
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Effects produced in a non-inertial frame that are not caused by physical interactions, such as a loose object appearing to lurch forward.
Topics that use Apparent forces
- Einstein’s theory of special relativity (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Equivalence of all inertial frames
- Inertial frame of reference
- Consequences for simultaneity, time and length
- Invariance of the speed of light in free space
- Non-inertial frame
- Rejection of absolute space and time
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