Two Spaceships Are Traveling Through Space at Speeds of 0

question 3

Short Answer

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

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Payment

The transfer of money or its equivalent in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

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A specific point in time agreed upon at which an event must occur or a condition must be met.

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