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QuizMultiple Choice

Speed and Velocity — Quiz

Question 10 • Physics

Which best describes a reference frame?

Answer
A
a position from which something is observed
B
the difference between start and end velocity
C
the average speed of a group of objects
D
a distance over which an object moves

Explanation

A reference frame is the viewpoint or coordinate system used to observe and describe an object's position and motion. So “a position from which something is observed” is the best description. The other choices describe changes in velocity, average speed, and distance traveled.

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