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Physics
Escape Velocity Calculator
Calculates the escape velocity from a planet, moon, or star — the minimum speed an object needs to break free of its gravity without further propulsion. It uses √(2GM/r) with the universal gravitational constant.
Physics
Kinetic and Potential Energy Calculator
Compute total mechanical energy E = ½mv² + mgh from an object's mass, velocity, and height — combining kinetic energy from motion and gravitational potential energy from elevation. Useful for conservation-of-energy problems in physics, engineering, and any system where energy converts between motion and position.
Key differences
| Escape Velocity Calculator | Kinetic and Potential Energy Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Physics | Physics |
| Inputs required | 2 | 4 |
| Result | Escape Velocity (m/s) | Total Mechanical Energy (J) |
| What it does | Calculates the escape velocity from a planet, moon, or star — the minimum speed an object needs to break free of its gravity without further propulsion. It uses √(2GM/r) with the universal gravitational constant. | Compute total mechanical energy E = ½mv² + mgh from an object's mass, velocity, and height — combining kinetic energy from motion and gravitational potential energy from elevation. Useful for conservation-of-energy problems in physics, engineering, and any system where energy converts between motion and position. |