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
Y-direction components refer to the vertical motion or displacement of an object in a coordinate system. It represents the change in position along the y-axis.
Related terms
X-Direction Components: X-direction components refer to the horizontal motion or displacement of an object in a coordinate system.
Vector Components: Vector components are the individual parts of a vector that represent its magnitude and direction.
Projectile Motion: Projectile motion is the curved path followed by an object launched into the air, under the influence of gravity, with only an initial horizontal velocity component.