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A body is said to be at rest when:
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A its position does not change with time relative to its surroundings
B it is moving with a very slow speed
C its position changes at a constant rate
D it has no mass at all
Explanation

Rest is a relative term; a body at rest keeps its position unchanged relative to its surroundings.

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