A uranium nucleus is traveling at 0.95c in the positive direction relative to the laboratory when it

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A uranium nucleus is traveling at 0.95c in the positive direction relative to the laboratory when it suddenly splits into two pieces. Piece A is propelled in the forward direction with a speed of 0.45c relative to the original nucleus. Piece B is sent backward at 0.33c relative to the original nucleus. Find the velocities of pieces A and B as measured by an observer in the laboratory?

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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