Rocket A passes Earth at a speed of 0.79c. At thesame time, rocket B passes Earth moving 0.94crelative to Earth in the same direction.Part AHow fast is B moving relative to A when it passes A?Express your answer using two significant figures.ΑΣφ?v =SubmitRequest Answer

Given : velocity of rocket A, VA = 0.79 c velocity of rocket B , VB = 0.94 c

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Rocket A passes Earth at a speed of 0.79c. At the same time, rocket B passes Earth moving 0.94c relative to Earth in the same direction.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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