Savchenko Problem 14.2.17

Physics · mechanics

Problem

A spacecraft is moving towards the Earth at speed v. When the distance to the ship measured from the Ground was l, a rocket was launched from the Ground. How long after launch will the rocket meet the ship according to observations from the Ground and from the ship, if the rocket was moving towards the ship: a) at a speed of u? b) with acceleration a?

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