Convert yard/hour to Cosmic velocity - first
Please provide values below to convert yard/hour [yd/h] to Cosmic velocity - first [None], or Convert Cosmic velocity - first to yard/hour.
How to Convert Yard/hour to Cosmic Velocity - First
1 yd/h = 3.21518987341772e-08 None
Example: convert 15 yd/h to None:
15 yd/h = 15 × 3.21518987341772e-08 None = 4.82278481012658e-07 None
Yard/hour to Cosmic Velocity - First Conversion Table
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Yard/hour
Yard per hour (yd/h) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one yard traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The yard has been a traditional unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, and units like yard per hour have historically been used for measuring slow speeds, especially in contexts like textiles and manufacturing. Its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Yard per hour is rarely used today, primarily in specialized or historical contexts. It may still be referenced in certain industries or for conversions involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by metric units such as meters per second or kilometers per hour.
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.