Figure 38.15 (Example 38.7) Bethany moves east with a speed 0.75c relative to the police officer, and Keilah travels south at a speed 0.90c relative to the officer. Police officer at rest in S Bethany Keilah 0.75c -0.90c

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Two motorcycle pack leaders named Bethany and Keilah are racing at relativistic speeds along perpendicular paths as shown. How fast does Keilah recede as seen by Bethany over her right shoulder?

Figure 38.15 (Example
38.7) Bethany moves east
with a speed 0.75c relative to
the police officer, and Keilah
travels south at a speed 0.90c
relative to the officer.
Police officer
at rest in S
Bethany
Keilah
0.75c
-0.90c
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 38.15 (Example 38.7) Bethany moves east with a speed 0.75c relative to the police officer, and Keilah travels south at a speed 0.90c relative to the officer. Police officer at rest in S Bethany Keilah 0.75c -0.90c
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