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
Maximum height refers to the highest point reached by an object during its vertical motion.
Related terms
kinetic energy: The energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
gravitational potential energy: The energy stored in an object when it is raised up against gravity.
freefall: A state of motion where only gravitational force acts on an object, causing it to accelerate downward without any other forces acting upon it.