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The states of motion and rest are relative. Explain.

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REST: If the position of a body does not change with respect to surroundings, it is said to be at "rest".
MOTION: IF the position of a body changes with respect to surroundings, it is said to be in "motion".
By definitions rest and motion are relative with respect to surroundings.
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