Physics
Explain the meaning of the terms rest and motion.
Motion in One Dimension
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A body is said to be at rest if it does not change its position with respect to its immediate surroundings.
A body is said to be in motion if it changes its position with respect to its immediate surroundings.
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Fill in the blanks using one of the words: at rest, in motion.
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