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What term is used to describe an object that is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference?
What term is used to describe an object that is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference?
- In motion
- Accelerating
- At rest (correct)
- Decelerating
Which branch of physics describes the motion of objects without reference to their cause?
Which branch of physics describes the motion of objects without reference to their cause?
- Kinematics (correct)
- Thermodynamics
- Dynamics
- Electromagnetism
According to modern physics, can Newton's concept of absolute motion be determined?
According to modern physics, can Newton's concept of absolute motion be determined?
- Yes
- No (correct)
- Not mentioned in the text
- It depends
Which physical systems does motion apply to?
Which physical systems does motion apply to?
What is the mathematical term used to describe the change in position of an object with respect to time?
What is the mathematical term used to describe the change in position of an object with respect to time?