Is angular frequency absolute?

[Michio Cuckoo]

I want to treat this from a purely classical stance, ignoring all quantum and relativistic effects.

If a body is undergoing centripetal acceleration, is the magnitude of the centripetal force absolute?

If so, is its angular frequency also absolute?

 

[kmarinas86]

Yes to all.

 

[Michio Cuckoo]

Yes to all.

Gee thanks.

It took 197 users to view this before someone could answer.

That means you are the 0.5%.

 

[Drakkith]

Gee thanks.

It took 197 users to view this before someone could answer.

That means you are the 0.5%.

The other 196 were probably guests who don't even have an account here on PF.

 

[sardar]

From a purely classical perspective, the magnitude of the centripetal force is indeed absolute. This means that regardless of the reference frame or observer, the centripetal force acting on a body undergoing circular motion will remain the same. This is because the centripetal force is dependent on the mass, velocity, and radius of the circular motion, which are all absolute quantities.

Similarly, the angular frequency of a body undergoing circular motion is also absolute. This is because angular frequency is defined as the rate at which an object rotates around a fixed axis, and is dependent on the angular velocity and radius of the circular motion. These quantities are also absolute and will remain the same regardless of the reference frame.

It is important to note that while the magnitude of the centripetal force and the angular frequency are absolute, their directions can change depending on the reference frame. This is due to the concept of relative motion, where an observer's perspective can affect the perceived direction of a force.

In conclusion, from a purely classical standpoint, the magnitude of the centripetal force and the angular frequency are both absolute quantities, but their directions may vary depending on the reference frame.