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
The equation Voy = Vosin(θ) calculates the vertical component of the initial velocity in projectile motion. It determines how fast an object is initially moving vertically based on its total initial velocity and launch angle.
Related terms
Initial Velocity (Vo): The total velocity of an object at the beginning of its motion, including both magnitude and direction.
Sine Function (sin(θ)): A mathematical function that relates angles to ratios between sides of right triangles.
Launch Angle (θ): The angle between the initial path of a projectile and a reference line, usually measured from the horizontal.