Question: A rocket is headed away from Earth at a speed of 0 . 8 0 c . The rocket fires a small payload at a

A rocket is headed away from Earth at a speed of 0.80c. The
rocket fires a small payload at a speed of 0.70c (relative to the
rocket) aimed away from Earth. How fast is the payload
moving relative to Earth?
A)1.50c
B) a little less than 1.50c
C) a little over c
D) a little under c
E)0.75c.
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