Convert yard/second to Cosmic velocity - third
Please provide values below to convert yard/second [yd/s] to Cosmic velocity - third [None], or Convert Cosmic velocity - third to yard/second.
How to Convert Yard/second to Cosmic Velocity - Third
1 yd/s = 5.47544910179641e-05 None
Example: convert 15 yd/s to None:
15 yd/s = 15 × 5.47544910179641e-05 None = 0.000821317365269461 None
Yard/second to Cosmic Velocity - Third Conversion Table
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Yard/second
Yard per second (yd/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one yard traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The yard has been used as a unit of length since the 12th century, primarily in the UK and the US. The yard/second as a speed unit emerged with the adoption of the yard in measurement systems, but it is less common than other units like meters per second.
Current Use
Yard per second is occasionally used in fields such as aviation, sports, and engineering within the United States and the UK for measuring speeds 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.