Escape Velocity in Circular Orbits Formulas

The Escape Velocity is defined as the velocity needed for a body to escape from a gravitational centre of attraction without undergoing any further acceleration. And is denoted by v_esc. Escape Velocity is usually measured using the Kilometer per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Escape Velocity is always positive.

Formulas to find Escape Velocity in Circular Orbits

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List of variables in Circular Orbits formulas

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FAQ

What is the Escape Velocity?

The Escape Velocity is defined as the velocity needed for a body to escape from a gravitational centre of attraction without undergoing any further acceleration. Escape Velocity is usually measured using the Kilometer per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Escape Velocity is always positive.

Can the Escape Velocity be negative?

No, the Escape Velocity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Escape Velocity?

Escape Velocity 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 can be measured.

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