escape velocity

Noun

The minimum speed needed for an object to escape from the gravitational influence of a massive body.

ریشه

From the English words 'escape' meaning to get free, and 'velocity' meaning speed in a given direction.

مثال

• The escape velocity of Earth is approximately 11.2 kilometers per second.
• To leave the moon's gravitational pull, a spacecraft must reach the escape velocity.
• The concept of escape velocity is crucial in space exploration.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Reach escape velocity Exceed escape velocity Calculate escape velocity