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Suppose a spaceship heading directly away from the Earth at 0.65c can shoot a canister at 0.25c relative to the ship


Suppose a spaceship heading directly away from the Earth at 0.65c can shoot a canister at 0.25c relative to the ship. Take the direction of motion towards Earth as positive. 

Randomized Variables 

V1 = 0.65 c 

V2 = 0.25 c


Part (a) If the canister is shot directly at Earth, what is the ratio of its velocity as measured on Earth to the speed of light? 

Part (b) What about if it is shot directly away from the Earth (again, relative to c)?

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