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OpenStudy (hotpinkgirl):

How would the woman in the image below know if the plane she is watching was moving? A. she could use the plane as a reference point. B. she could use the building behind the plane as a reference point C. she could use the clouds in the sky as a reference point D. she could use other moving planes as a reference points

OpenStudy (hotpinkgirl):

OpenStudy (hotpinkgirl):

@iambatman @DullJackel09 please help me

OpenStudy (irishboy123):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would say choice B. because you need a reference point that is moving the same way you are. AKA the building and you are both on earth therefor moving at the same speed so the building does not appear to be moving to you. if that doesn't help I can try to explaine it a different way.

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