Maximum height

Definition

Maximum height refers to the highest point reached by an object in projectile motion, such as when an object is thrown into the air and falls back down due to gravity.

Related terms

Projectile Motion: Projectile motion describes the curved path followed by an object launched into space, influenced only by gravity and air resistance.

Initial Velocity: The initial velocity is the speed and direction at which an object begins its motion in projectile motion.

Time of Flight: The time of flight refers to how long an object remains in projectile motion before returning to its starting position.