Can a body at rest be in motion?

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Motion: The change in position with respect to time is called motion.
Motion is always relative in nature.
Yes, a body at rest can be in motion with respect to another reference point.
In a moving bus, passengers are at rest with respect to the driver, while in motion with respect to the man standing outside the bus.

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