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What is a reference point in physics?


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Reference point:

  1. In physics, a reference point is a point or object from which the entity in question is moving.
  2. It is used as a reference point to assess the movement of a body.
  3. The movement is relevant to a subject because of the reality.
  4. In most cases, the reference point is assumed to be stationary, and the object is considered to be moving relative to that point.

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