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What is the main goal of a reference frame?
What is the main goal of a reference frame?
- To study the effects of tectonic deformations
- To model the diurnal motion of Earth
- To define the relationship between different physical bodies (correct)
- To measure the distance between planets
What type of reference frames are always realized from physical bodies?
What type of reference frames are always realized from physical bodies?
- Body fixed (correct)
- Geostationary
- Global navigation satellite
- Inertial
What is the purpose of a Terrestrial Reference System (TRS)?
What is the purpose of a Terrestrial Reference System (TRS)?
- To define a spatial reference system co-rotating with Earth (correct)
- To model the motion of spacecraft in space
- To measure the distance between Earth and other celestial bodies
- To study the effects of tidal deformations on Earth's surface
According to Einstein’s theory of relativity, how are time and space related?
According to Einstein’s theory of relativity, how are time and space related?
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What is the role of a Reference System?
What is the role of a Reference System?
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