If rocket A moves with a velocity of u= 0.80 [N] relative to rocket B, and rocket B moves with a velocity of v= 0.70 [N] relative to Earth, find the velocity of rocket A relative to Earth.

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 If rocket A moves with a velocity of u= 0.80 [N] relative to rocket B, and rocket B moves with a velocity of v= 0.70 [N] relative to Earth, find the velocity of rocket A relative to Earth. 

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