A boy is sitting on a merry-go-round which is moving. With respect to whom is the boy at rest, and with respect to whom is he in motion?
PhysicsClass 9CBSEAnswered 13 May 2026
Answer
The boy is at rest with respect to the merry-go-round itself (e.g., the seat he is sitting on). He is in motion with respect to an observer standing on the ground, or with respect to the trees and buildings around the merry-go-round.
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