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It's not the lack of a frame of reference that makes ##ds## ambiguous. It is the lack of a clearly defined position for an extended object. Especially for one that is rotating or non-rigid.rcgldr said:I suggested using an inertial reference frame with the origin at the center of mass in my prior moon + car example. You could assume the moon to be of infinite mass and use it as the frame of reference. The distance traveled relative to this frame would not be ambiguous. I also made assumptions such as no losses, no drag (no atmosphere on this moon), and no rolling resistance.