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<noinclude>{{Subpages}}</noinclude>An observational reference frame tied to the state of motion of an observer that may include a coordinate system and a measurement apparatus.
<noinclude>{{Subpages}}</noinclude>An observational set of coordinates tied to the motion of an observer used to establish physical events, possibly including a measurement apparatus.

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A definition or brief description of Frame of reference (physics).

An observational set of coordinates tied to the motion of an observer used to establish physical events, possibly including a measurement apparatus.