Determine the speed of the shuttle relative to earth


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Q: A spaceship moves away from Earth at a speed 0.874c and fires a shuttle craft that then moves in a forward direction at 0.21c relative to the ship. The pilot of the shuttle launches a probe forward at a speed of 0.412c relative to the shuttle.

a. Determine the speed of the shuttle relative to Earth.

b. Determine the speed of the probe relative to Earth

 

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