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Escape speed.

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From: Alen Kalati
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1992 15:58
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Hi Experts !

Can any one explain to me what is a SPEED OF ESCAPE FROM GRAVITY?


Is this the initial speed the mass should have in order to escape
the gravity, without 'turning on the engines' any more?

Thanx, Alen.
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From: alen@panix.com (Alen Kalati)
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Subject: Escape speed.
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Date: 5 Aug 92 15:58:31 GMT
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