Velocity Addition: A spaceship approaching an asteroid at a speed of 0.60c launches a scout rocket with speed 0.40c relative to the spaceship. At what speed is the scout rocket approaching the asteroid?

A. 0.81c
B. 1.0c
C. 0.76c
D. 0.64c
E. 0.96c


Answer: A

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