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Velocity in the y direction (vy) in AP Physics C: Mechanics

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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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Topic 1.2: Kinematics: Motion in Two Dimensions

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