velocity

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"The spectra revealed that the signatures of the high-temperature plasma change velocity between the three observations, following the orbital motion of the white dwarf rather than that of the Be star," the researcher continues.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

You attempted to accelerate, to compensate with velocity, by turning to the high risk, high payoff realm of far “out of the money” options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The home run by Manzardo recorded an exit velocity of 104.6 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

That’s been the order since tracking of the race began, with no candidate—whether they’re spending $60 million or not—able to achieve any sort of escape velocity.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

"Distance 61 meters, velocity 2.3 meters per second," Johanssen said.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir