Convert foot/second to Cosmic velocity - first
Please provide values below to convert foot/second [ft/s] to Cosmic velocity - first [None], or Convert Cosmic velocity - first to foot/second.
How to Convert Foot/second to Cosmic Velocity - First
1 ft/s = 3.85822784810127e-05 None
Example: convert 15 ft/s to None:
15 ft/s = 15 × 3.85822784810127e-05 None = 0.00057873417721519 None
Foot/second to Cosmic Velocity - First Conversion Table
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Foot/second
Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one foot traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The foot per second has been used historically in engineering, physics, and aeronautics, originating from the imperial measurement system where the foot is a standard unit of length. Its usage predates the metric system and has been common in the United States and other countries using imperial units.
Current Use
Today, ft/s is primarily used in fields such as physics, engineering, and aviation to measure speeds, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. It is also used in sports and safety standards related to speed measurements.
Cosmic Velocity - First
Cosmic velocity - first, also known as Earth's escape velocity, is the minimum speed needed for an object to escape Earth's gravitational influence without further propulsion.
History/Origin
The concept of escape velocity was developed in the early 20th century as part of classical mechanics and gravitational theory, with initial calculations by Sir Isaac Newton and later refinements through modern physics.
Current Use
It is used in aerospace engineering and astrophysics to determine the minimum speed required for spacecraft to leave Earth's orbit and travel into space without additional propulsion.