Question

A reference point

• A. can be the origin
• B. is used to describe the position of the object
• C. cannot be the origin
• D. both (A) and (B)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

both (A) and (B)

1. Any stationary point with respect to the observer is said to be a reference point.
2. A reference point is needed to describe the position of an object.
3. In mathematics, an origin is also used to describe the position of a point.
4. Hence, both origin and reference point conveys the same thing.

Hence, the correct answer is (D).