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Charon is the largest satellite of the dwarf planet Pluto and has an escape velocity of 0.36 mi/second or 1,296 miles per hour.
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There is no atmosphere on the moon. Explain on the basis of escape velocity?
the escape velocity of moon is less than that of earth...so the gas easily escape out and hence moon has no atmosphere..
What is the escape velocity from the moon for a lunar landing module sitting on the Moon's surface?
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.)
Which planet has a moon called Sharon?
The planet PLUTO has a satellite named 'CHARON' . Pronounced 'Karon'.
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
Would a spacecraft need as much fuel to escape from the moons gravity as it would to escape from the earths?
Escape velocity for the moon is a little over 5000 miles per hour. For the earth it is about 25,000 miles per hour. So the moon requires a fifth of the energy required to escape the earth.
There is no atmosphere on the moon. Explain on the basis of escape velocity?
the escape velocity of moon is less than that of earth...so the gas easily escape out and hence moon has no atmosphere..
Is charon a true moon?
Yes, Charon is a true moon.
What is charon orbit period?
Same as Pluto. Charon is a moon of Pluto.Same as Pluto. Charon is a moon of Pluto.Same as Pluto. Charon is a moon of Pluto.Same as Pluto. Charon is a moon of Pluto.
Can an intercontinental ballistic missile reach escape velocity?
Yes. Probes have already be sent to the Moon, and other planets; this requires a velocity very near the escape velocity from Earth. Other probes are leaving the Solar System, so they achieved the much higher escape velocity required to escape the attraction from the Sun.
Have any MANNED vehicles reached 'escape velocity' - If so what were they?
Yes, several manned vehicles have reached escape velocity, which is about 25,000 miles per hour. The Apollo spacecraft used during the moon missions reached escape velocity en route to the moon. Also, the Space Shuttle reached escape velocity when it orbited the Earth or traveled to the International Space Station.
Which planets largest moon is Charon?
Charon is a moon of Pluto, which is not actually a planet.
What is the escape velocity from the moon for a lunar landing module sitting on the Moon's surface?
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.)
What is te Formula of escape velocity?
Escape velocity is given by. √2gR or √2GM/R .therefore escape velocity is directly prop. to gravity of a planet or star or any other body. More is the gravity more is the escape velocity. The escape velocity of our earth is 11.2 km/s and that of moon is 2.31 km/s
Is Sharon or Pluto the moon?
Charon is the moon
Is Charon one of Saturn's moons?
No. Charon is a moon of Pluto, not Saturn.
Do Pluto and Charon have gaseous surfaces?
No. The planet Pluto is a solid dwarf planet. The moon Charon is a solid moon.
Is charon a galilean moon?
Charon is a moon of Pluto. [See related question] To be a Galilean moon you have to be one of the four major moons of Jupiter.
