Convert yard/minute to Cosmic velocity - third
Please provide values below to convert yard/minute [yd/min] to Cosmic velocity - third [None], or Convert Cosmic velocity - third to yard/minute.
How to Convert Yard/minute to Cosmic Velocity - Third
1 yd/min = 9.12574850299401e-07 None
Example: convert 15 yd/min to None:
15 yd/min = 15 × 9.12574850299401e-07 None = 1.3688622754491e-05 None
Yard/minute to Cosmic Velocity - Third Conversion Table
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Yard/minute
Yard per minute (yd/min) is a unit of speed representing the number of yards traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The yard has been a traditional unit of length in the imperial system, and the yard per minute has historically been used to measure slow speeds, especially in contexts like machinery or manufacturing. Its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, yard per minute is rarely used in modern applications but may still be encountered in specific industries or legacy systems where imperial units are retained for measurement of speed or rate.
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.