The states of rest and motion are ____________.

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Solution

The terms rest and motion are relative with respect to inertia.
If a body changes its position with respect to the time it is said to be in a state of motion.
If a body doesn't change its position with respect to the time it is said to be in a state of rest.
Hence, the states of rest and motion are relative.

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