Velocity Addition: Three Spaceships A, B, and C Are in Motion

question 22

Multiple Choice

Velocity addition: Three spaceships A, B, and C are in motion, as shown in the figure. The commander on ship B observes ship C approaching with a relative velocity of 0.78c. The commander also observes ship A, advancing in the rear, with a relative velocity of 0.31c. What is the velocity of ship C, relative to an observer on ship A?

• A) 0.88c
• B) 0.38c
• C) 1.4c
• D) 0.62c
• E) 1.1c

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