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This lecture covers the concept of variable mass systems and accelerated frames, discussing topics such as pendulum motion in an accelerating train, apparent weight in an elevator, and centrifugal forces in a rotating frame. The instructor explains the equations of relative motion, the forces involved, and the equilibrium conditions in different reference frames.