Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory Formula

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Escape Velocity in Parabolic Orbit defined as the velocity needed for a body to escape from a gravitational center of attraction without undergoing any further acceleration. Check FAQs
vp,esc=2[GM.Earth]rp
vp,esc - Escape Velocity in Parabolic Orbit?rp - Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit?[GM.Earth] - Earth’s Geocentric Gravitational Constant?

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5.827Edit=24E+1423479Edit
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Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
vp,esc=2[GM.Earth]rp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vp,esc=2[GM.Earth]23479km
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
vp,esc=24E+14m³/s²23479km
Next Step Convert Units
vp,esc=24E+14m³/s²2.3E+7m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vp,esc=24E+142.3E+7
Next Step Evaluate
vp,esc=5826.98751793944m/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
vp,esc=5.82698751793944km/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vp,esc=5.827km/s

Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory Formula Elements

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Escape Velocity in Parabolic Orbit
Escape Velocity in Parabolic Orbit defined as the velocity needed for a body to escape from a gravitational center of attraction without undergoing any further acceleration.
Symbol: vp,esc
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit
Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit refers to the distance of the satellite along the radial or straight-line direction connecting the satellite and the center of the body.
Symbol: rp
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Earth’s Geocentric Gravitational Constant
Earth’s Geocentric Gravitational Constant the gravitational parameter for the Earth as the central body.
Symbol: [GM.Earth]
Value: 3.986004418E+14 m³/s²
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Parabolic Orbit Parameters category

​Go Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit given Escape Velocity
rp=2[GM.Earth]vp,esc2
​Go X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory given Parameter of Orbit
x=pp(cos(θp)1+cos(θp))
​Go Y Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory given Parameter of Orbit
y=ppsin(θp)1+cos(θp)
​Go Parameter of Orbit given X Coordinate of Parabolic Trajectory
pp=x1+cos(θp)cos(θp)

How to Evaluate Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory?

Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory evaluator uses Escape Velocity in Parabolic Orbit = sqrt((2*[GM.Earth])/Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit) to evaluate the Escape Velocity in Parabolic Orbit, The Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory formula is defined as the velocity needed for a body to escape from a gravitational centre of attraction without undergoing any further acceleration. Escape Velocity in Parabolic Orbit is denoted by vp,esc symbol.

How to evaluate Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory, enter Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit (rp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory

What is the formula to find Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory?
The formula of Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory is expressed as Escape Velocity in Parabolic Orbit = sqrt((2*[GM.Earth])/Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit). Here is an example- 0.005827 = sqrt((2*[GM.Earth])/23479000).
How to calculate Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory?
With Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit (rp) we can find Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory using the formula - Escape Velocity in Parabolic Orbit = sqrt((2*[GM.Earth])/Radial Position in Parabolic Orbit). This formula also uses Earth’s Geocentric Gravitational Constant and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory be negative?
No, the Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory?
Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory is usually measured using the Kilometer per Second[km/s] for Speed. Meter per Second[km/s], Meter per Minute[km/s], Meter per Hour[km/s] are the few other units in which Escape Velocity given Radius of Parabolic Trajectory can be measured.
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