Initial Vertical Velocity

Definition

The initial vertical velocity refers to the component of velocity in the vertical direction when an object is launched or thrown. It represents how fast the object is moving vertically at the start.

Related terms

Horizontal Velocity: The horizontal component of velocity which represents how fast an object is moving left or right.

Acceleration due to Gravity: A constant acceleration experienced near Earth's surface due to Earth's gravitational pull, causing objects to accelerate downward at approximately 9.8 m/s².

Trajectory:

The path followed by a projectile through space, including both its horizontal and vertical components.