Two objects are moving at the same speed of v= 2.25 × 108 m/s but in directions perpendicular to each other. Derive the relative speed between the two objects: a) based on the classical, Galilean, velocity transformation formulas; and b) based on the velocity transformation formulas of special relativity

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Two objects are moving at the same speed of v= 2.25 × 108 m/s but in directions perpendicular to each other.
Derive the relative speed between the two objects:
a) based on the classical, Galilean, velocity transformation formulas; and
b) based on the velocity transformation formulas of special relativity

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