Y-Direction Components

Definition

Y-direction components refer to the vertical motion or displacement of an object in a coordinate system. It represents the change in position along the y-axis.

Analogy

Imagine you are jumping on a trampoline. The height you reach when you jump up and down represents the y-direction component of your motion.

Related terms

X-Direction Components: X-direction components refer to the horizontal motion or displacement of an object in a coordinate system.

Vector Components: Vector components are the individual parts of a vector that represent its magnitude and direction.

Projectile Motion: Projectile motion is the curved path followed by an object launched into the air, under the influence of gravity, with only an initial horizontal velocity component.