Question: Suppose the probe in Problem 34 is launched in the opposite direction to the motion of the spaceship. Find the speed of the probe relative

Suppose the probe in Problem 34 is launched in the opposite direction to the motion of the spaceship. Find the speed of the probe relative to Earth in this case?

Refer to Problem 34

A spaceship moving toward Earth with a speed of 0.85c launches a probe in the forward direction with a speed of 0.15c relative to the ship. Find the speed of the probe relative to Earth.

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