Sprint 89 · Chapter 7

Escape Speed: Leaving Earth For Good

The launch speed that never falls back, v_e = √(2gR_E) ≈ 11.2 km/s, and energy problems with one or two attracting bodies.

1. 1Enough Kinetic Energy to Reach Infinity
2. 2PSLV Lifting Off
3. 3Between Two Fixed Spheres
4. 4How Far Does the Rocket Go?
5. 5Your Turn: Three Times Escape Speed
6. 6Two Stars Colliding
7. 7What Escape Speed Depends On