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Why is all motion relative​

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Answer:

Motion is always described in relation to a reference point.

Step-by-step explanation:

For example, if a car is driving at the speed of 30 miles per hour and you are standing by the road, to you, the car appears to be moving 30 miles per hour down the road. However, if you were in a car also driving at 30 miles per hour next to the truck, the same truck wouldn't appear to move.

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Step-by-step explanation:

All motions are relative to some frame of reference. Saying that a body is at rest, which means that it is not in motion, merely means that it is being described with respect to a frame of reference that is moving together with the body

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