Specific Energy of Orbit in Circular Orbits Formulas

The Specific Energy of 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. Specific Energy of Orbit is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Specific Energy of Orbit is always negative.

Formulas to find Specific Energy of Orbit in Circular Orbits

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fxSpecific Energy of Circular Orbit Given Orbital RadiusGo

Circular Orbits formulas that make use of Specific Energy of Orbit

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List of variables in Circular Orbits formulas

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FAQ

What is the Specific Energy of Orbit?

The Specific Energy of 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 Orbit is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Specific Energy of Orbit is always negative.

Can the Specific Energy of Orbit be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Specific Energy of Orbit?

Specific Energy of 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 Orbit can be measured.

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