Question

Create a real-world scenario using the function H (t) = -16t^2 + 30t + 2 in 2-3 sentences. Make sure to provide meaning for the y-intercept. (4 points)

Answer 1

A toy drone is launched from a height of 2 feet above the ground, with an initial upward velocity of 30 feet per second. The function \( H(t) = -16t^2 + 30t + 2 \) models the drone's height in feet as a function of time \( t \) in seconds. Here, the y-intercept, which is 2, represents the initial height of the drone when it is just launched, indicating that it starts 2 feet off the ground.