Velocity Addition: Three spaceships A, B, and C are in motion as shown in the figure. The commander on ship B observes ship C approaching with a relative velocity of 0.82c. The commander also observes ship A, advancing in the rear, with a relative velocity of 0.50c. What is the speed of ship C as measured by the captain of ship A?
A. 0.94c
B. 0.23c
C. 2.2c
D. 0.54c
E. 1.3c
Answer: A
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