Problem

Set the speed of departure from Problem 2 equal to the speed of approach from Problem 1. S...

Set the speed of departure from Problem 2 equal to the speed of approach from Problem 1. Solving this relation for the final speed, vf, yields:

A. vf = v + u

B. vf = vi− u

C. vf = vi + 2u

D. vf = vi − 2u

Problem 1

From the perspective of an observer on the planet, what is the spacecraft’s speed of approach?

A. v1+u

B. v1− u

C. u − vi

D. vfu

Problem 2

From the perspective of an observer on the planet, what is the spacecraft’s speed of departure?

A. v1+u

B. vf− u

C. uvf

D. viu

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