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Which branch of physics studies the motion of objects without reference to their cause?
Which branch of physics studies the motion of objects without reference to their cause?
- Dynamics
- Thermodynamics
- Kinematics (correct)
- Electromagnetism
What is the term used to describe an object that is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference?
What is the term used to describe an object that is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference?
- Moving
- Resting (correct)
- Decelerating
- Accelerating
Which one of the following is NOT a quantity used to mathematically describe motion?
Which one of the following is NOT a quantity used to mathematically describe motion?
- Distance
- Velocity
- Temperature (correct)
- Acceleration
What is the term used to describe the change in position of an object with respect to time?
What is the term used to describe the change in position of an object with respect to time?
According to modern physics, is there an absolute frame of reference?
According to modern physics, is there an absolute frame of reference?