Question

The quadratic equation y = -16t^2 + 4t + 2 represents a moving object's trajectory where y is the object's height in feet above the ground after t seconds. At what time will the object hit the ground?
a.) 2 seconds

b.) 0.25 seconds

c.) 0.5 seconds

d.) 1 second

Answer 1

Answer:

c. o.5seconds

Step-by-step explanation:

y=-16t^2 +4t+2

=-2(8t^2 -2t-1)

=-2(8t^2 -4t+2t-1)

as the object hits the ground y =0

0 =-2(4t+1)(2t-1)

(4t+1)(2t-1)=0

t=-1/4 meangless

t=1/2

=0.5seconds