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4 years ago

What is the purpose of a reference point?

Physics

2 answers:

pishuonlain [190]4 years ago

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Answer: <u>To establish a point from which to measure a future distance, or if movement has occurred.</u>

Explanation:

A reference point is a point with respect to which one comes to know whether any movement has occurred or not. A still point is required. When the object changes distance from that point, it means that object has moved. The distance can be calculated from one point to another.

Therefore, A reference point is used to establish a point from which future distance or if movement has occurred is detected.

KengaRu [80]4 years ago

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The purpose of the reference point is to to establish a point from which to measure future distance, or if movement has occurred.

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