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How to describe state of motion? Answer in your own words.

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To describe the state of motion of an object, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of State of Motion**: The state of motion of an object refers to its current condition in terms of movement. This includes whether the object is moving or at rest. 2. **Velocity**: The state of motion is defined by the object's velocity, which is a vector quantity. This means it has both magnitude (speed) and direction. For example, if a car is moving at 60 km/h to the north, its velocity is 60 km/h north. ...
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