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?
(a) 1.50c;
(b) a little less than 1.50c;
(c) a little over c;
(d) a little under c;
(e) 0.75c.
along the same direction
(d) a little under c
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