Convert foot/minute to Cosmic velocity - third
Please provide values below to convert foot/minute [ft/min] to Cosmic velocity - third [None], or Convert Cosmic velocity - third to foot/minute.
How to Convert Foot/minute to Cosmic Velocity - Third
1 ft/min = 3.04191616766467e-07 None
Example: convert 15 ft/min to None:
15 ft/min = 15 × 3.04191616766467e-07 None = 4.56287425149701e-06 None
Foot/minute to Cosmic Velocity - Third Conversion Table
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Foot/minute
Foot per minute (ft/min) is a unit of speed representing the number of feet traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and construction to measure speed, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, ft/min is primarily used in fields such as HVAC, ventilation, and certain engineering applications to measure airflow or movement speed where imperial units are preferred.
Cosmic Velocity - Third
The third cosmic velocity is the minimum speed an object must reach to escape the gravitational pull of the Earth without further propulsion, approximately 11.2 km/s.
History/Origin
The concept of cosmic velocities was developed in the early 20th century to describe the different escape velocities from celestial bodies. The third cosmic velocity specifically relates to Earth's escape velocity, becoming prominent with advancements in astronautics and space exploration.
Current Use
The third cosmic velocity is used in space mission planning to determine the required speed for spacecraft to leave Earth's gravitational influence and reach interplanetary or interstellar space.