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Show that rest and motion are relative terms.

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Rest: An object is said to be at rest, if it does not change its position writ. its surroundings with passage of time.
Example: A book lying on a table. Motion: An object is said to be in motion if it changes its position w.rt. its surroundings with the passage of time.
Example: A train moving on rails. Moving Bus, Car, Bicycle etc.
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