Recognize that the word "dropped" suggests there is no initial velocity
so you equation must be
h(t) = -16t^2 + 40
b)
h(1) = .... , just sub in t = 1 into the h(t) equation
c) when it hits the ground, h=0
so
-16t^2 + 40 = 0
solve for t, using the positive result only
A bowling ball is dropped from a height of 40 feet.
a. Write a function that gives the height h (in feet) of the bowling ball after t seconds.
h(t)=
b. Find the height of the bowling ball after 1 second.
The height of the ball after 1 second is
feet.
c. How long does the bowling ball take to hit the ground? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a second.
The bowling ball takes about _ seconds to hit the ground.
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