Horizontal and Vertical Velocity Calculator

Calculate the horizontal and vertical components of velocity given the initial velocity and the angle of projection.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Horizontal Velocity (Vx) = V * cos(θ)

Vertical Velocity (Vy) = V * sin(θ)

Where:
V = Initial Velocity
θ = Angle of Projection

Horizontal and Vertical Velocity Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Horizontal and Vertical Velocity Calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the initial velocity (V) in meters per second (m/s).
  2. Enter the angle of projection (θ) in degrees.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the horizontal and vertical components of the velocity.
  4. The results will be displayed in the respective fields.

Working Principle

The horizontal and vertical components of velocity are calculated using trigonometric functions. The horizontal velocity (Vx) is given by the cosine of the angle of projection multiplied by the initial velocity, and the vertical velocity (Vy) is given by the sine of the angle of projection multiplied by the initial velocity.

Example

If the initial velocity is 20 m/s and the angle of projection is 30 degrees, the horizontal and vertical velocities will be:

  • Horizontal Velocity (Vx) = 20 * cos(30°) ≈ 17.32 m/s
  • Vertical Velocity (Vy) = 20 * sin(30°) = 10 m/s