Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
In calculus, y(t) represents the position of an object along the y-axis at a given time t. It is often used to describe the vertical motion of an object.
Related terms
Velocity in the y-direction: The rate at which an object's vertical position changes with respect to time.
Acceleration in the y-direction: The rate at which an object's vertical velocity changes with respect to time.
Projectile motion: The curved path followed by an object launched into the air, influenced by both horizontal and vertical motions.