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Reference Point--Chapter 1.1 Physics Ehly

Whenever you are describing something that is moving, you are comparing it with an object assumed to be stationary or not moving. This object is called a reference point. Pick out the reference point in each scenario.

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The sun is rising over the horizon. What is the reference point?the horizon
A bus moving past people waiting on the sidewalk. What is the reference point?people standing on the sidewalk
A passenger on a train sees a ball rolling down the aisle. What is the reference point?the passenger
Two express subway trains traveling parallel to each other at the same speed whiz past people standing on a platform. What is the reference point?people on the platfom
A passenger on one subway train looks at the window and sees another subway standing still. What is the reference point?subway standing still
A person standing on a train platform sees a train pass by and then an airplane flying overhead at a faster speed. What is the reference point?person standing on platform
A person on a plane looks down and sees a train moving backwards. What is the reference point?person on the plane
You are reading a book on a plane. Why does it seem like the book isn't moving?because the book and you have the same reference point


Stacey Ehly

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