10 Questions
Which of the following is an example of motion inferred through indirect evidence?
Movement of dust
What causes the phenomena of sunrise, sunset, and changing of seasons?
Motion of the earth
Why don't we directly perceive the motion of the earth?
Because our perception is limited
What do passengers in a moving bus perceive about the roadside trees?
The trees are moving backwards
How does a person standing on the roadside perceive a moving bus?
The bus is moving forwards
Which of the following is an example of an object that appears to be in motion for one person but stationary for another?
Roadside trees seen from a moving bus
What is the reason we often perceive an object to be in motion?
When its position changes with time
What can be inferred about the motion of air?
It is inferred from the movement of leaves and branches of trees
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of an object in motion?
Stars and galaxies
Why don't we directly perceive the motion of the earth?
Because the motion of the earth is inferred through indirect evidence
Test your understanding of motion with this quiz! Explore the concepts of objects at rest and in motion, from everyday examples to the motion of atoms, molecules, and celestial bodies. Challenge yourself to identify situations where motion is inferred through indirect evidence.
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