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A reference frame attached to the earth

A

is an inertial frame by definition.

B

cannot be an inertial frame because earth is revloving round the sun.

C

is an inertial frame because Newton's laws are applicable.

D

is an inertial frame because the earth is rotating about its own axis.

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B
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