Initial Vertical Velocity Calculator

Calculate Initial Vertical Velocity



Formula

The formula to calculate the Initial Vertical Velocity is:

\[ Viy = Vi \times \sin(a) \]

Where:

What is Initial Vertical Velocity?

Initial vertical velocity measures the total vertical magnitude of velocity at the instance of launch when given an initial velocity and angle. It is an important concept in physics, particularly in projectile motion, as it helps determine the trajectory and height of the launched object.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Using the formula to calculate the Initial Vertical Velocity:

\[ Viy = 20 \times \sin(30^\circ) = 20 \times 0.5 = 10 \text{ m/s} \]

This means that the initial vertical velocity for this scenario is 10 m/s.