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Newton's Bucket

Newton's Bucket is a thought experiment which demonstrates why rotational motion cannot be considered as motion relative to other frames of reference.

Thought Experiment

Take a bucket filled with water in free-space. Tie it from a rope hanging from a ceiling. Twist the

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