Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit in Elliptical Orbits Formulas

Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit is the total orbital energy per unit mass of an orbiting body. It is the sum of the kinetic energy and the gravitational potential energy. And is denoted by ε_e. Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit is always negative.

Formulas to find Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit in Elliptical Orbits

fxSpecific Energy of Elliptic Orbit given Angular MomentumGo

fxSpecific Energy of Elliptic Orbit given Semi Major AxisGo

List of variables in Elliptical Orbits formulas

fx Angular Momentum of Elliptic Orbit Go

fx Eccentricity of Elliptical Orbit Go

fx Semi Major Axis of Elliptic Orbit Go

FAQ

What is the Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit?

Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit is the total orbital energy per unit mass of an orbiting body. It is the sum of the kinetic energy and the gravitational potential energy. Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit is always negative.

Can the Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit be negative?

Yes, the Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit, measured in Specific Energy can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit?

Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram[kJ/kg] for Specific Energy. Joule per Kilogram[kJ/kg], Joule per Gram[kJ/kg], Joule per Centigram[kJ/kg] are the few other units in which Specific Energy of Elliptical Orbit can be measured.

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