Horizontal Motion
Definition
Horizontal motion refers to the movement of an object in a straight line parallel to the ground, without any vertical displacement.
Analogy
Imagine a toy car rolling on a flat table. The car moves forward or backward along the table's surface, but it doesn't go up or down.
Related terms
Vertical Motion: Vertical motion is the movement of an object in a straight line perpendicular to the ground, involving changes in height.
Projectile Motion: Projectile motion is the combined horizontal and vertical motion of an object under the influence of gravity.
Distance vs Displacement: Distance refers to how much ground an object has covered overall, while displacement measures how far out of place an object is from its starting point.
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