If two spaceships are heading directly toward each other at 0.800c, at what speed must a canister be shot from the first ship to approach the other at 0.999c as seen by the second ship?

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If two spaceships are heading directly toward each
other at 0.800c, at what speed must a canister be shot from
the first ship to approach the other at 0.999c as seen by the
second ship?
Transcribed Image Text:If two spaceships are heading directly toward each other at 0.800c, at what speed must a canister be shot from the first ship to approach the other at 0.999c as seen by the second ship?
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