Two Spaceships Are Traveling Through Space at Velocities of 0

question 28

Short Answer

Two spaceships are traveling through space at velocities of 0.600c and 0.900c, respectively, with respect to Earth. If they are headed directly toward each other, what is their approach velocity, as measured by the captain of either ship?

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