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QuizMultiple Choice

Lesson 1: Speed and Velocity

Question 9 • 350CR Integrated Science

Which best describes a reference frame?

Answer
A
a distance over which an object moves
B
the difference between start and end velocity
C
a position from which something is observed
D
the average speed of a group of objects

Explanation

A reference frame is the viewpoint or position from which an object's motion is observed and measured. For example, someone standing on a sidewalk can describe a car's motion relative to the sidewalk. Choice C, “a position from which something is observed,” best describes this idea.

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