Horizontal Velocity Component

Definition

The horizontal velocity component refers to the speed at which an object moves horizontally (side to side) without considering any vertical motion.

Related terms

Vertical Velocity Component: The speed at which an object moves vertically (up or down) without considering any horizontal motion.

Projectile Motion: The curved path followed by an object that is launched into the air but only affected by gravity and air resistance.

Trajectory: The path traced by a projectile through space.