Question

A ball is thrown in the air from the top of a building. Its height, in meters above ground, as a function of time, in seconds, is given by
h(t) = −4.9t(squared) + 20t + 12.
How long does it take to reach maximum height? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)

Answer 1

The ball takes approximately a time of 2.041 seconds to reach its maximum height.

What time does the ball take to reach maximum height?

The height of the ball as a function of time is modelled by a quadratic equation, the required information can be found by transforming the expression into vertex form:

h = - 4.9 · t² + 20 · t + 12

h = - 4.9 · (t² - 4.082 · t - 2.449)

h + (- 4.9) · (6.615) = - 4.9 · (t² - 4.082 · t + 4.166)

h - 32.414 = - 4.9 · (t - 2.041)²

The ball takes approximately a time of 2.041 seconds to reach its maximum height.

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