Which situation is the best example of translational motion?
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a powered up rocket on the launch pad
a powered up rocket on the launch pad
an ice skater spinning in place
an ice skater spinning in place
water molecules in a glass of water
water molecules in a glass of water
a soccer ball passed between two players
a soccer ball passed between two players
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The best example of translational motion is the soccer ball passed between two players.
If a hot air balloon is seen rising above the top of a hill, what is the top of the hill called?
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reference point
reference point
delta point
delta point
coordinate system
coordinate system
distance system
Responses
reference point
reference point
delta point
delta point
coordinate system
coordinate system
distance system
The top of the hill is called a reference point in this context.