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Is a moving bus a good reference point from which to measure your position?
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∙ 11y ago
no, because it's not a stationary object.
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∙ 11y ago
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An object is in motion if its position changes relative to a what?
An object is in motion if it changes position relative to a reference point. Motion is a relative quantity and is expressed in respect to the position of another object. Example: both a car and the Earth are moving (earth is revolving around the sun) but if we express the motion of the car in respect to the Earth, we say the car is moving relative to the Earth. At the same time the earth is moving relative to the sun.
Can moving objects be a reference point?
No because enable to see if the object is moving it needs a reference point other than itself.
What describes the position of an object?
a reference point i just had that test a while ago!
State two characteristics of moving body?
1.There must be a reference point (stationary object ) to describe the position of the given body. 2. The position of the given body must continuously change with time and with respect to the reference point.
What is point of reference?
When you want to compare something or measure something, in order to make the comparison you have to know and agree where you are starting from. The point at which you are starting is your "reference point"
Why is it important know if your reference point is moving?
It's important to know that you reference point is moving because if an object is in motion and if it changes position it is relevant to a reference point.
Can a position time graph have negative slope?
yes, if the speed is negative, that is, moving backward
What is the best reason for not using a moving car as a reference point?
A moving object can not be used a a reference point because it has no fixed position.
A reference point for determining position and motion could be?
The earths surface, a building, and a moving object
An object is in motion if its position changes relative to a what?
An object is in motion if it changes position relative to a reference point. Motion is a relative quantity and is expressed in respect to the position of another object. Example: both a car and the Earth are moving (earth is revolving around the sun) but if we express the motion of the car in respect to the Earth, we say the car is moving relative to the Earth. At the same time the earth is moving relative to the sun.
What should you know to find the exact position of a moving body?
We need to know the reference point and distance.
Can moving objects be a reference point?
No because enable to see if the object is moving it needs a reference point other than itself.
What describes the position of an object?
a reference point i just had that test a while ago!
State two characteristics of moving body?
1.There must be a reference point (stationary object ) to describe the position of the given body. 2. The position of the given body must continuously change with time and with respect to the reference point.
Why is it important to know if your reference point is moving?
I think it's important to know if your reference point moves because your reference point is the object that's not supposed to move and if it moves it will mess up your hypothesis of thinking that your 1st object moves. It takes a while to completely understand the answer, or even the question
What is point of reference?
When you want to compare something or measure something, in order to make the comparison you have to know and agree where you are starting from. The point at which you are starting is your "reference point"
Why is it important to know that your reference point is moving?
If your reference point it moving, then it cannot be considered a reference point. Your reference point should be something constant. Something that can be relative to any situation. If it moves, you lose this relativity.
