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AP Physics C: Mechanics/Unit 1 – Kinematics
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Relativistic Velocity Addition

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Spaceships A and B travel along the x-axis. Relative to a stationary observer, spaceship A has a velocity of +0.5c and spaceship B has a velocity of -0.7c. What is the magnitude of spaceship B’s velocity as measured by an observer in spaceship A?

A

0.2c

B

1.2c

C

0.31c

D

0.89c

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