Angle of Velocity with Horizontal

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Angle of Velocity with Horizontal

### Formula:

$$\tan\alpha = \frac{v_y}{v_x}$$

### Terminologies:

- Ξ± β†’ Angle made by velocity vector with horizontal direction.

- v_y β†’ Vertical component of velocity.

- v_x β†’ Horizontal component of velocity.

### Usage:

- Used to find the direction of velocity of projectile at any point.

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