Suppose the probe in Problem 34 is launched in the opposite direction to the motion of the

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Suppose the probe in Problem 34 is launched in the opposite direction to the motion of the spaceship. Find the speed of the probe relative to Earth in this case?

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A spaceship moving toward Earth with a speed of 0.85c launches a probe in the forward direction with a speed of 0.15c relative to the ship. Find the speed of the probe relative to Earth.

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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