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T = 2(Voy)/g

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

The equation t = 2(Voy)/g represents the time it takes for a projectile to complete its trajectory and return to its initial height. It is derived from the kinematic equations and depends on the initial vertical velocity (Voy) and acceleration due to gravity (g).

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