Are rest and motion absolute terms ?

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No, rest and motion are relative terms.
For example, The Earth is at rest for us but it is actually in motion with respect to Sun.

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Are rest and motion absolute terms ?

No, rest and motion are relative terms. For example, The Earth is at rest for us but it is actually in motion with respect to Sun.

No, rest and motion are relative terms.
For example, The Earth is at rest for us but it is actually in motion with respect to Sun.