Two spaceships leave Earth in opposite directions, each with a speed of 0.85 c with respect to Earth. Part A What is the velocity of spaceship 1 relative to spaceship 2? Express your answer using two significant figures. Submit Request Answer Part B What is the velocity of spaceship 2 relative to spaceship 1? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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**Scenario:**

Two spaceships leave Earth in opposite directions, each with a speed of 0.85c with respect to Earth.

**Part A:**

**Question:** What is the velocity of spaceship 1 relative to spaceship 2?

**Instruction:** Express your answer using two significant figures.

**Input Box:** |v| / c = __________

**Buttons Available:**
- Submit
- Request Answer

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**Part B:**

**Question:** What is the velocity of spaceship 2 relative to spaceship 1?

**Instruction:** Express your answer using two significant figures.

**Input Box:** |v| / c = __________

**Buttons Available:**
- Submit
- Request Answer
Transcribed Image Text:**Scenario:** Two spaceships leave Earth in opposite directions, each with a speed of 0.85c with respect to Earth. **Part A:** **Question:** What is the velocity of spaceship 1 relative to spaceship 2? **Instruction:** Express your answer using two significant figures. **Input Box:** |v| / c = __________ **Buttons Available:** - Submit - Request Answer --- **Part B:** **Question:** What is the velocity of spaceship 2 relative to spaceship 1? **Instruction:** Express your answer using two significant figures. **Input Box:** |v| / c = __________ **Buttons Available:** - Submit - Request Answer
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