Are some objects in a state of absolute motion?

[Boojatta]

[panader0]

1. All objects are in motion

On the atomic level. Lots of motion down there.

[txaslftist]

5. Yeah... I was wondering if this was a trick question.

If ALL objects are in motion, then the question "are some objects in perpetual motion" would be false, right? Because it implies some objects aren't in perpetual motion?

[soothsayer]

2. I've got a friend who is

[Occulus]

3. NOTA

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't quarks always in motion?

[Festivito]

4. Yes, if not, relative to others, the question would be moot. /nt

[TZ]

6. well some sort of motion

Unless it happens to be at absolute zero (Kelvin scale). Then by definition its motionless.

[Indenturedebtor]

7. No

In order for true motion to exist the universe would have to be divisible. Space time is all an illusion.

Pass the joint man ;)

[tinrobot]

8. No. It's all relative.

For illumination on the subject, read up on Einstein, circa 1915.

[bananas]

9. Yes, relative to the CMB. nt

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_microwave_background_radiation#Velocity_relative_to_CMB_anisotropy