Do we have Coriolis acceleration on the slider or is it purely centripetal?

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Coriolis acceleration occurs in a rotating reference frame and is distinct from centripetal acceleration, which is associated with circular motion in an inertial frame. The discussion highlights that Coriolis acceleration is relevant when analyzing motion from a rotating perspective, while centripetal acceleration applies to objects moving in a circular path. The confusion arises from the context of the frame of reference being considered; if the slider is analyzed in a rotating frame, Coriolis effects must be accounted for. Understanding the frame of reference is crucial in distinguishing between these two types of acceleration. Clarifying these concepts is essential for accurate analysis in physics.
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according to the figure attached below , do we have a coriolis acceleration on the slider and why ?

why can't we say that it is a centripital acceleration ?

I want to know the difference between coriolis accelration and centrepetal acceleration ,

cause As I know , coriollis acceleration show's up only if we are studying the object in a rotational frame, why are we concidering here that it is a rotaitonal frame and not an inertial frame ??
 

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