x = Vxt
Definition
The equation x = Vxt represents the horizontal displacement of an object moving with a constant horizontal velocity. It calculates the distance traveled in the horizontal direction by multiplying the velocity (Vx) and time (t).
Analogy
Imagine you are driving a car on a straight road at a constant speed. The distance you travel is determined by multiplying your speed and the time you spend driving.
Related terms
Velocity (Vx): The rate at which an object changes its position in the horizontal direction.
Time (t): The duration or interval during which an object moves horizontally.
Displacement (x): The change in position of an object, measured from its initial position to its final position, in the horizontal direction.
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