Question

B. Short/Long Answer Questions :
b) Explain the meaning of the terms rest and motion.
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Comment on the statement rest and motion are
relative terms'. Give an example.
3. Fill in the blanks using one of the words : at
rest, in motion.
(a) A person walking in a compartment of a
stationary train is ......... relative to the
compartment and is ....... relative to the
platform
(b) A person sitting in a compartment of a moving
train is ............. relative to the other person
sitting by his side and is............. relative
to the platform
4. Name five different types of motion you know.
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What do you mean by translatory motion ? Give​

Answer 1

Rest - It is a condition in which a particle/system doesn't change it's position by changing time with respect to a frame of reference.

Motion - It is a condition in which a particle/system changes it's position by changing time with respect to a frame of reference.