What does hypervelocity mean?
Definitions for hypervelocity
hy·per·ve·loc·i·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
hypervelocitynoun
excessive velocity
"the meteorites struck the earth with hypervelocity impacts"
Wiktionary
hypervelocitynoun
A very high velocity.
Etymology: From hyper- + velocity.
Wikipedia
Hypervelocity
Hypervelocity is very high velocity, approximately over 3,000 meters per second (6,700 mph, 11,000 km/h, 10,000 ft/s, or Mach 8.8). In particular, hypervelocity is velocity so high that the strength of materials upon impact is very small compared to inertial stresses. Thus, metals and fluids behave alike under hypervelocity impact. Extreme hypervelocity results in vaporization of the impactor and target. For structural metals, hypervelocity is generally considered to be over 2,500 m/s (5,600 mph, 9,000 km/h, 8,200 ft/s, or Mach 7.3). Meteorite craters are also examples of hypervelocity impacts.
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hypervelocity
Hypervelocity refers to an extremely high speed, typically one that is so fast that the standard laws of physics start to change. These speeds are often associated with astrophysical phenomena such as meteor impacts or movement in space, usually in the range of thousands of kilometers per second. In terms of specific numbers, hypervelocity is generally referred to velocity above 3000 meters per second. It is typically used in the field of astrophysics and aerospace engineering.
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Hypervelocity
The term hypervelocity usually refers to a very high velocity, approximately over 3,000 meters per second. In particular, it refers to velocities so high that the strength of materials upon impact is very small compared to inertial stresses. Thus, even metals behave like fluids under hypervelocity impact. Extreme hypervelocity results in vaporization of the impactor and target. For structural metals, hypervelocity is generally considered to be over 2,500 m/s. Meteorite craters are also examples of hypervelocity impacts. Hypervelocity refers to velocities in the range from a few kilometers per second to some tens of kilometers per second. This is especially relevant in the field of space exploration and military use of space, where hypervelocity impacts can result in anything from minor component degradation to the complete destruction of a spacecraft or missile. The impactor, as well as the surface it hits, can undergo temporary liquefaction. The impact process can generate plasma discharges, which can interfere with spacecraft electronics.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hypervelocity in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hypervelocity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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