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Comets orbit the Sun, the Earth orbits the Sun. Thus both the comet and the Earth are in motion one relative to the other and thus the position a the comet relative to the earth is constantly changing.
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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.
What is the velocity of a person relative to the ground?
It is the rate of change in the person's position in the direction towards - or away from - the centre of the earth.
What are most velocities measured relative to?
Most velocities are measured relative to Earth.Most velocities are measured relative to Earth.Most velocities are measured relative to Earth.Most velocities are measured relative to Earth.
How can you say that rest and motion are relative terms?
a body is said to be at rest if it does not change its position relative to a reference frame similarly a body is said to be in motion if it changes its position relative to any reference frame.
The change in position of one object compared to the position of another?
Relative Motion or Referance Point
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.
Where is the relative position of a spring tide?
The relative position of a spring tide is when the moon new or full is closest yo the earth.
Does comets go the earth?
earth the comets to go
How did all the water get on to earth?
We dunno.At one time scientists thought it came from comets, but now that we've learned more about the relative isotopic abundances in comets, that is no longer seeming quite so likely.
What does it mean controlled by gravity to maintain its position relative to the earth Earth gyros while they have rigidity?
Nothing, it is meaningless.
Describe the motions of Charon relative to the horizon?
they are relative because of the comets tail. opposite the sun. so they are relative upward
How long does it take earth to return to the same position?
There is no way of knowing when or even if the Earth returns to the same absolute position, but if you mark Earth's position relative to the Sun's position, then it takes 365.25636 days, roughly equal to 365 1/4 days.
What are two factors that impact the length of a season?
Earth's tilt relative to the sun and Earth's position in its orbit around the sun.
Which of these hit the earth comets or asteroids?
It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.
What describes your position on the earth?
Longitude and Latitude are generally what are used to describe your position on the earth. Longitude describes your East-West position relative to some point, and latitude describes your North-South position relative to the Equator. These were historically measured with astronomical observations, but are now most commonly determined by Global Positioning System instruments.
How are comets different from earth?
Comets are different from us because this a %^@@%^&_+)( question
How the phases of the moon are created?
The phases of the moon are created by the relative position of the moon, to the earth, to the sun.
