An astronaut travels to a distant star with a speed of 0.75c relative to Earth. From the

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An astronaut travels to a distant star with a speed of 0.75c relative to Earth. From the astronaut's point of view, the star is 7.5 ly from Earth. On the return trip, the astronaut travels with a speed of 0.89c relative to Earth. What is the distance covered on the return trip, as measured by the astronaut? Give your answer in light-years.
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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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