Horizontal motion

Definition

Horizontal motion refers to the movement of an object in a straight line parallel to the ground, unaffected by gravity.

Related terms

Velocity:

The speed at which an object moves in a specific direction, including its horizontal component.

Inertia:

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of horizontal motion (either staying still or moving at a constant velocity).

Frictional force: A force that opposes the horizontal motion between two surfaces in contact with each other, such as air resistance or rolling resistance.