While travelling in a train, it appears that the trees near the track are moving whereas co-passengers appear to be stationary.

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While travelling in a train, it appears that the trees near the track are moving whereas co-passengers appear to be stationary. Explain the reason.

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answered Jan 30, 2018 by sameer (82,980 points) 5 11 37
selected Feb 2, 2018 by sarthaks
 
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When we see the trees from a moving train, their position is changing with respect to us. Hence they appear to be moving. On the other hand the position of co-passengers is not changing with respect to us, hence they appear to be stationary.

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