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Motion is always compared to a reference point. If you and some friends are driving in a car at 60 mph from your reference point your friends do not appear to be moving, but if you are standing at the side of the road as the car goes by the passengers will appear to be moving at 60 mph.
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What is the place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion?
A reference point
A place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion?
reference point
A place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion is called what?
A landmark - or reference point.
Is a place or an object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion?
That would be a reference point.
What is the comparison of an object's motion over time to another object?
Motion it the change of an object over time relative to its reference point. that is called a reference point.
What does motion have to do with reference point?
Introduction of motion
What does motion have to do with a reference point?
Introduction of motion
How do you know something is in motion at an given time?
You have to use a reference point. Pick anything around the area (it's better if it's stationary), and then check to see if the other object changes position at all (in comparison to the reference point). If it does change position, then the object is in motion.
What is the most common reference point for detecting motion?
Earth's surface is a common reference point for detecting motion.
What is needed to determine whether an objects is in motion?
A Reference Point A reference point is needed to determine if an object is in motion.
What is needed to determine whether in object is in motion?
A Reference Point A reference point is needed to determine if an object is in motion.
Is needed to determine whether an object is in motion?
A Reference Point A reference point is needed to determine if an object is in motion.
