Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
The equation x = Vxt represents the horizontal displacement of an object moving with a constant horizontal velocity. It calculates the distance traveled in the horizontal direction by multiplying the velocity (Vx) and time (t).
Related terms
Velocity (Vx): The rate at which an object changes its position in the horizontal direction.
Time (t): The duration or interval during which an object moves horizontally.