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Velocity in the y direction (vy)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Velocity in the y direction, denoted as vy, refers to how fast an object is moving vertically upwards or downwards.

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