"fictitious force" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fictitious forces [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fictitious force (plural fictitious forces)
  1. (physics) A force that appears to act on masses in a non-inertial frame of reference. Wikipedia link: fictitious force Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: pseudo force
    Sense id: en-fictitious_force-en-noun-AJ~ZycjD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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