Peak Height

Definition

Peak height refers to the maximum vertical distance reached by an object in motion. In projectile motion, it occurs when the vertical component of velocity becomes zero before changing direction due to gravity.

Related terms

Projectile Motion:

The curved path followed by an object thrown near Earth's surface under the influence of gravity alone.

Vertical Component: The part of a vector that acts in the up or down direction relative to a reference point.

Free Fall:

The motion of an object solely under the influence of gravity, without any other forces acting on it.