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PHY 101 Kinematics in Two Dimensions Objective Question

Question

The velocity of an object measured by an observer depends on the
Options
A mass of the object only.
B force acting on the object only.
C frame of reference of the observer.
Correct Answer
D size of the object.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Motion is relative. The measured velocity of an object is not absolute but depends on the state of motion of the observer's reference frame. For example, a person on a train and a person on the ground will measure different velocities for a ball rolled down the train aisle.

Hint

Consider a person walking forward on a moving ship. A person on the ship and a person on the shore would disagree on the walker's speed.

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