OpenOlympiad

Rest and motion

An object is at rest if its position doesn't change with time. In motion if position changes with time.

Motion and rest are relative. Sitting in a moving bus, you're at rest compared to your seat, but in motion compared to the road.

Example
A book on a desk — at rest. A moving car — in motion. The Earth is always in motion (spinning and orbiting Sun).
💡 Tip:Always ask 'relative to WHAT?' when deciding if something is moving.
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  1. Q1.A book on a shelf is at:
  2. Q2.A moving bus is in:
  3. Q3.Motion is relative to:
  4. Q4.Sitting in a moving car, you are at rest relative to:
  5. Q5.The Earth is always in: