Velocity in the y direction (vy)
Definition
Velocity in the y direction, denoted as vy, refers to how fast an object is moving vertically upwards or downwards.
Analogy
Picture yourself jumping on a trampoline. Your vertical movement up or down can be compared to your velocity in the y direction.
Related terms
Velocity in x direction (vx): Velocity in x direction represents how fast an object is moving horizontally left or right.
Instantaneous velocity: Instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at a specific moment in time.
Average velocity: Average velocity is the total displacement of an object divided by the total time taken.
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