Question: A Klingon spacecraft moves away from the Earth at a speed of 0.800c (Fig. P39.26). The starship Enterprise pursues at a speed of 0.900c relative

A Klingon spacecraft moves away from the Earth at a speed of 0.800c (Fig. P39.26). The starship Enterprise pursues at a speed of 0.900c relative to the Earth. Observers on the Earth see the Enterprise overtaking the Klingon craft at a relative speed of 0.100c. With what speed is the Enterprise overtaking the Klingon craft as seen by the crew of the Enterprise?

A Klingon spacecraft moves away from the Earth

S' 0.800c

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