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frame of reference

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frame of reference is a kind of mathematical concept 2001-09-27 09:32:35.0
has definition A set of axes to which positions and motions in a system can be referred. has source: Hopkins, J. 1976 Glossary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago Press, 2001-09-27 09:32:35.0
has acceleration
has rotation rate

Kinds of frame of reference :

nonaccelerating reference frame (2 kinds, 8 facts)
nonrotating reference frame (2 kinds, 8 facts)
rotating reference frame (1 kind, 7 facts) - A frame of reference which rotates with the same period as the system.

frame of reference	is a kind of mathematical concept
	has definition A set of axes to which positions and motions in a system can be referred.
	has acceleration
	has rotation rate