A tennis ball is hit at an initial upward velocity of 25 feet per second. The situation can be modeled by the equation h=−16t2+25t+4, where h represents the height in feet and t represents the time in seconds.

At what height is the tennis ball hit?

(1 point)
Responses

-16 feet
-16 feet

25 feet
25 feet

4 feet

1 answer

To find the height at which the tennis ball is hit, we need to evaluate the function \( h(t) \) at \( t = 0 \). The equation modeling the height of the tennis ball is:

\[ h(t) = -16t^2 + 25t + 4 \]

Substituting \( t = 0 \):

\[ h(0) = -16(0)^2 + 25(0) + 4 = 0 + 0 + 4 = 4 \text{ feet} \]

Therefore, the tennis ball is hit at a height of 4 feet.