Convert yard/second to Cosmic velocity - second
Please provide values below to convert yard/second [yd/s] to Cosmic velocity - second [None], or Convert Cosmic velocity - second to yard/second.
How to Convert Yard/second to Cosmic Velocity - Second
1 yd/s = 8.16428571428571e-05 None
Example: convert 15 yd/s to None:
15 yd/s = 15 × 8.16428571428571e-05 None = 0.00122464285714286 None
Yard/second to Cosmic Velocity - Second 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 - Second
Cosmic velocity is the minimum velocity an object must have to escape the gravitational influence of a celestial body without further propulsion.
History/Origin
The concept of cosmic velocity originated in the early 20th century with the development of orbital mechanics and space exploration, initially used to describe escape velocities from planets and the Earth.
Current Use
Cosmic velocity is used in astrophysics and space science to determine escape velocities for spacecraft and celestial bodies, aiding in mission planning and understanding gravitational influences.