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Q.

Is the rotating earth is an inertial reference frame?

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a

Yes because it is accelerating.

b

Yes because it is not accelerating

c

No because it is accelerating

d

No because it is not accelerating.  

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Earth cannot be considered as an inertial frame of reference because the earth is rotating and revolving which means it is accelerating. Therefore, Earth is not considered as inertial reference frame.

So option 3 is correct.

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Is the rotating earth is an inertial reference frame?