Escape Velocity
Estimate escape speed from a spherical gravitating body.
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Escape speed
Newtonian isolated spherical body; excludes atmosphere, rotation and other bodies. G=6.67430×10⁻¹¹ SI.
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Formula
v=√(2GM/r)
Estimate escape speed from a spherical gravitating body.
Worked example
- Central mass (kg)
- 5.972e+24
- Distance from centre (m)
- 6371000
- Escape speed
- 11,185.9778918 m/s
Scope and limitations
Newtonian isolated spherical body; excludes atmosphere, rotation and other bodies. G=6.67430×10⁻¹¹ SI.
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