Consider a Spaceship That Moves Away from You at Half

question 34

Multiple Choice

Consider a spaceship that moves away from you at half the speed of light.It fires a probe,also away from you,at half the speed of light relative to the spaceship.Relative to you,the probe moves at

• A)80% c.
• B)87% c.
• C)90% c.
• D)95% c.
• E)100% c.

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Definitions:

Friction

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, caused by the interactions of the surfaces' microscopic irregularities.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust and change over time in response to environmental changes, enhancing survival and reproductive success.

Swim

The act of moving through water by using the limbs, tail, or other bodily movements.

Animal Movement

The locomotion or travel of animals, which can occur for various reasons including food search, mating, or migration.