escape_velocity_kernel

Function escape_velocity_kernel 

Source
pub fn escape_velocity_kernel(
    mass_primary: &Mass,
    radius: &Length,
) -> Result<Speed, PhysicsError>
Expand description

Calculates escape velocity: $v_e = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{r}}$.

§Arguments

  • mass_primary - Mass of the primary body $M$.
  • radius - Distance from center of mass $r$.

§Returns

  • Ok(Speed) - Escape velocity $v_e$.