Meaning of escape velocity | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.
2. A major breakthrough or milestone; momentum.
   figuratively

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Examples

“The gravitational force exerted by a planet determines its surface gravity and escape velocity.”

““All signs point to Netflix having reached escape velocity, with subscribers scaling far faster than investors expected,” Mr. Greenfield said.”

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