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The role of the observer

Is it possible that two people in different positions with respect to a moving object will describe the event differently?


Please watch the video below and look at the motion of the ball.

Video 2.4: Riddle 4


One person is observing the ball from above the person throwing it on the ground, while also moving with the vehicle.

Whereas the other person observing the same action is standing on the road.

Will their descriptions of the path of the ball be the same or different?

Two persons located in different positions with respect to the same action will always see the action differently. They will describe the motion from their view. Therefore, their description will be different.

 



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