Overview of Frame of Reference

In this specific study, the definition of the frame of origin will be discussed in a brief manner in order to represent this particular terminology of physics. On the other hand, the study will include a discussion regarding the specific terms of physics that have a relation to the frame of reference. In addition, to these previously mentioned. In order to represent an in-depth discussion, the types of the frame of reference will be intended to be exemplified in an effective manner. 

Frame of Reference: Definition

In accordance with the theory of relativity, it can be seen that the motion of a moving body has been measured with the help of a coordinate system. In physics, the term reference frame recognises that particular coordinate system of measuring movement. For a better instance, one can take a moving bus. With respect to the moving bus, the motion of the bus will be described based on the change of position of the bus in reference to any object on the earth’s surface. In order to represent or calculate the motion of the bus, the considered object that is found on the surface of the earth needs to be fixed. 

Terms Related to Frame of Reference

In order to explain the motion of an object in reference to the fixed object of its surroundings, several terms have been considered important. These terms are stated in the below section:

• As a vector quantity, velocity has been referred to as a combined form of direction and direction
• In any scenario, where the velocity of an object changes, has been defined as the acceleration
•  Another term is relative motion 

Frame of Reference in Motion

In order to calculate the motion of the moving object, in the theory of physics, the frame of reference has been used. For instance, if it has been identified that a ball is rolling on the street, one can simply state that the ball is moving. In this particular scenario, the frame of reference will be the street or the earth. Based on this reference, the motion of the ball can be measured. 

Classification of Reference Frames 

The frame of reference can be classified into three different classes that are the intrinsic frame of reference, the relative frame of reference and the absolute frame of reference. The intrinsic frame of reference has been referred to as a binary spatial relation that lies between the location of an object and the other objects of its surroundings. The absolute frame of reference represents the location of an object in relation to arbitrarily fixed bearings. On the other hand, the relative frame of reference is considered a ternary system. Here, in relation to the position of another object and the viewpoint of the perceiver, the location of the targeted object is expressed. 

Inertial Frame of Reference

In accordance with the theory of relativity, the inertial reference frame has been considered a type of frame of reference.  In this particular reference frame, the motion of a particle is not subjected to force. On the contrary, the particle has been placed on a straight line with a constant speed. As per the information, in this particular type of frame of reference, Newton’s laws of motion can be applied. That can be stated as if no force is applied, the body will rest or a body in constant motion will remain as it is.  

Non-Inertial Frame of Reference 

On the basis of the expression of the term physics, the non-inertial frame of reference refers to an ascertain frame that moves with the object. Therefore, the object that is moving can appear in order to violate Newton’s law of motion. It showcases that, even after the acceleration of the object without any horizontal forces on it.  In more simple diction, it can be stated that an accelerometer at rest will be able to detect an acceleration that is equivalent to non-zero acceleration. The laws of motion, in the non-inertial reference frame, vary on the scale of acceleration from frame to frame. 

Conclusion 

The current study has included the definition of the frame of reference that denotes a perspective that has been used by one in order to determine the velocity of a moving object. Based on this concept of physics, the study has further compiled the idea that deals with the classification of the frame of reference. The study has included the discussion section regarding the two specific classifications of the frame of reference in order to identify the differences in a clear manner.