Inertial force

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006517",
  "term": "Inertial force",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A fictitious force introduced in a non-inertial reference frame to account for the acceleration of the frame itself. In atmospheric science, the Coriolis force and centrifugal force are examples of inertial forces that arise from the Earth's rotation. These forces are proportional to the mass of the object and the acceleration of the reference frame.",
  "synonyms": [
    "inertia force"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "apparent force"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/inertial-force/"
}