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The lunar escape velocity, regardless of what object is trying to escape, is about 2.38 km/s, or about 1.5 mi/s.

(This is about 5324 mph, compared to about 25,000 mph on Earth.)

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What is the escape velocity from the surface of Mars?

The escape velocity from the surface of Mars is about 5.0 km/s (3.1 miles/s). This means that a spacecraft would need to reach this speed to break free from Mars' gravity and enter into space.


The ratio of the radius of that of the moon is 10 .The ratio of g on the earth and on the moon is 6 then what is the ratio of the escape velocity from earth's surface to that from the moon's surface?

The escape velocity is given by √2gR Hence it's value Ve on the earth and Vm on the moon is Ve = √2ge.Re Vm = √2gm.Rm Therefore , their ratio = Ve/Vm = √ge.Re/√gm.Rm = √6 x 10 = √60 = 8 nearly


What may happen to a rocket which rises from the earth never attains escape velocity?

A rocket that doesn't reach "escape velocity" will be overcome by gravity and will be pulled back down to Earth. Also, rockets which go into orbit have not reached escape velocity. Escape velocity is what is needed to completely leave earth's gravity well.


What is the escape velocity of Mars?

The escape velocity on the planet Saturn is 35.5 kilometre per second. That is, a body has to be projected with a velocity of 35.5 kilometre per second so that it can escape from the gravitational pull of the planet. (Escape velocity on the earth is about 11.2 kilometre per second.)


If a body falls freely from infinity then it will be striking the earth with what velocity?

The body will be striking the Earth with a velocity equal to its escape velocity, which is around 11.2 km/s. At this velocity, the body will have enough kinetic energy to overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth and reach the surface.

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What is the escape velocity from the earth surface?

12km/Sec


What is the escape velocity on the surface of venus?

10.36 km/s


Is the escape velocity higher for the earth or the moon?

The mass of an object is the same wherever it may be. The weight of an object changes however. The weight of an object is the product of its mass times gravity. Gravity is greater on earth than it is on the moon, so an object will weigh more on earth.


What is the escape velocity from the surface of Mars?

The escape velocity from the surface of Mars is about 5.0 km/s (3.1 miles/s). This means that a spacecraft would need to reach this speed to break free from Mars' gravity and enter into space.


When did Escape Velocity Override happen?

Escape Velocity Override happened in 1998.


When was Escape Velocity Override created?

Escape Velocity Override was created in 1998.


When did Escape Velocity Nova happen?

Escape Velocity Nova happened in 2002.


When was Escape Velocity - Doctor Who - created?

Escape Velocity - Doctor Who - was created in 2001.


What is the escape velocity of the asteroid belt?

Each asteroid has its own escape velocity.


What is the escape speed from the surface of the earth?

The escape speed from the surface of the Earth is about 11.2 kilometers per second (about 25,000 miles per hour). This is the speed at which an object must travel to break free from the Earth's gravitational pull and not fall back down.


The ratio of the radius of that of the moon is 10 .The ratio of g on the earth and on the moon is 6 then what is the ratio of the escape velocity from earth's surface to that from the moon's surface?

The escape velocity is given by √2gR Hence it's value Ve on the earth and Vm on the moon is Ve = √2ge.Re Vm = √2gm.Rm Therefore , their ratio = Ve/Vm = √ge.Re/√gm.Rm = √6 x 10 = √60 = 8 nearly


Is escape velocity same for all objects?

Yes. It is different for different planets etc. Escape velocity on earth is different than escape velocity on Jupiter.