Answer to Question #174443 in Classical Mechanics for Rohan

Question

The earth goes in a nearly circular orbit around the sun, completing the orbit in 365 days. Notice the frame used to describe the situation. Assume the orbit to be circular in this frame. The centrifugal force on the earth with this description

a) is away from the Sun

b) is towards the sun

c) balances the attractive force by the Sun

d) is zero

Answer 1

Yes a) is away from the Sun

No b) is towards the sun

No c) balances the attractive force by the Sun

No d) is zero