Two Spaceships Are Observed from Earth to Be Approaching Each

question 32

Multiple Choice

Two spaceships are observed from earth to be approaching each other along a straight line. Ship A moves at 0.40c relative to the earth observer, while ship B moves at 0.60c relative to the same observer. What speed does the captain of ship A report for the speed of ship B?

• A)0.19c
• B)0.75c
• C)0.81c
• D)0.92c
• E)0.96c

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Definitions:

Puritan Congregationalists

Members of a Protestant sect that arose in the 16th century advocating strict religious discipline along with the simplification of the ceremonies and creeds of the Church of England.

Covenanted Community

A community formed through a formal agreement or covenant, often characterized by shared beliefs, values, or objectives, particularly in a religious or social context.

Massachusetts Bay Colony

An early English settlement established in 1630 by Puritan settlers seeking religious freedom in what is now Massachusetts, becoming one of the most successful and influential early colonies.

1630-1640

A decade during which significant English Puritan migration to North America occurred, leading to the establishment of early settlements.