Escape Velocity

Definition

Escape velocity is the minimum velocity an object needs to escape from the gravitational pull of another celestial body, such as Earth. It depends on both the mass and radius of the celestial body.

Related terms

Gravitational Potential Energy:

Gravitational potential energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its position in a gravitational field.

Orbital Velocity: Orbital velocity is the minimum velocity required for an object to stay in orbit around another celestial body.

Kinetic Energy: Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion and depends on its mass and velocity.