Question

imagine that you are sitting on a school bus as it travels along a road. think of how you would describe your motion as compared to different reference points. match each description of your motion to the correct reference point.
match each description of your motion to the correct reference point.
a student seated beside you
a stop sign
a car passing the bus
you are moving forward
you are moving backward
you are not moving

Explanation:

• When considering a student seated beside you, since you are both on the same bus and moving together, there is no relative motion between you. So, compared to this student, you are not moving.
• For a stop sign, as the bus (and you on it) is moving forward along the road, relative to the stationary stop sign, you are moving forward.
• When a car is passing the bus, if the car is moving faster in the same direction as the bus, relative to the car (which is ahead and moving faster), the bus (and you) seem to be moving backward.

Answer:

• A student seated beside you - You are not moving
• A stop sign - You are moving forward
• A car passing the bus - You are moving backward