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Chapter 26, Problem 6EF

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Problem 6EF

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CHAPTER-OPENING QUESTION---Guess now!

A rocket is headed away from Earth at a speed of 0.80c. The rocket fires a small payload at a speed of 0.70c (relative to the rocket) aimed away from Earth. How fast is the payload moving relative to Earth?

1.50c;A little less than 1.50c;A little over c;A little under c;0.75c.

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