Mastering Vector Components: Displacement and Velocity

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel

This educational video provides a clear and practical introduction to physics vectors, specifically focusing on decomposing displacement and velocity into horizontal and vertical components. Starting with a relatable analogy about shooting a basketball, the narrator explains how our brains naturally process vector mathematics and how to translate that intuition into formal calculations on paper. The video covers fundamental mathematical tools including the Pythagorean theorem and basic trigonometry (sine and cosine functions) to solve physics problems.