Concept explainers
Substitute small values of
To show: For everyday speeds, v is practically equal to
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Rocket and the spaceship, both are traveling with smaller speeds almost negligible compared to the speed of light.
Formula used:
According to special theory of relativity, the relative speed is calculated as
Calculation:
When both rocket and spaceship are traveling with smaller speeds compared to the speed of light then
Therefore,
Conclusion:
Thus, for smaller rocket and spaceship speeds,
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