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  • Understanding Relative Motion: Definition & Key Concepts
    Motion described in relation to a frame of reference is called relative motion.

    Here's why:

    * Motion is always relative: There is no absolute motion. We can only describe an object's motion in comparison to something else.

    * Frame of reference: A frame of reference is a set of axes (like x, y, and z) that we use to define position, velocity, and acceleration.

    * Relative motion: When we say an object is moving, we are actually describing its motion relative to a chosen frame of reference.

    For example:

    * A person walking on a train is moving relative to the train.

    * The train is moving relative to the Earth.

    * The Earth is moving relative to the Sun.

    The concept of relative motion is essential in understanding how objects move in the universe and is fundamental to physics and astronomy.

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