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    Es·cape ve·loc·i·ty
    /əˈskāp vəˌläsədē/

    noun

    • 1. the lowest velocity which a body must have in order to escape the gravitational attraction of a particular planet or other object.

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  3. In celestial mechanics, escape velocity or escape speed is the minimum speed needed for an object to escape from contact with or orbit of a primary body, assuming: Ballistic trajectory - no other forces are acting on the object, including propulsion and friction

  4. Dec 30, 2023 · Learn what escape velocity is, how to calculate it, and why it matters for space travel and astrophysics. Find the escape velocity values for various celestial bodies in a table.

  5. Escape velocity is the velocity needed for a body to escape from a gravitational centre of attraction without undergoing any further acceleration. Learn how to calculate escape velocity, compare it with orbital velocity, and explore its applications to Earth, Moon, and black holes.

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  6. Mar 13, 2024 · Learn the meaning of escape velocity, the minimum velocity that a moving body must have to escape from the gravitational field of a celestial body. See examples, word history, and related words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  7. Jul 28, 2023 · Escape velocity is the speed required for an object to overcome the Earth's gravitational force and escape into space. Learn how to calculate it using the formula vesc = √ 2GM R, and see the values for different planets and the sun.

  8. Dec 5, 2022 · Escape velocity is defined as the minimum velocity required for an object to escape the gravitational force of a large object. The sum of an object's kinetic energy and its gravitational potential energy is equal to zero. The gravitational potential energy is negative due to the fact that kinetic energy is always positive.

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