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Reference Frame

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A reference frame is a coordinate system used to describe the motion of an object. It provides a point of reference for measuring positions, velocities, and accelerations.

AP course connection

Topic 1.1: 1.1 Kinematics Overview and Motion in One Dimension

Unit 1
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