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Are more complex physics formulas, like those involving exponents, roots, logs, trig functions, etc., approximations to a certain degree? Are even simple formulas approximations? If so, what kinda precision: deci-, centi-, milli-, or better? Is there a regulated precision for new physics...

The Saturn V rocket for the Apollo missions had rocket reignition at stage 3 to boost speed from 28,160 km/h to 39,430km/h at a stage 2 altitude of 185km. I got these figures from this site: http://www.aerospaceguide.net/saturn_5.html I calculated Earth's escape velocity at 11.029 km/s...