A quadratic equation's shape is a parabola. So anything with a curved trajectory would fit: throwing a ball / javelin / football / anything, shooting an arrow...
Here's a fun picture:
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Describe a sporting situation that has quadratic characteristics. Use key terms such as maximum or minimum, starting or ending points(ordered pairs), shape, vertex, etc. to explain why the situation could be considered to have quadratic characteristics. A complete response must have a minimum of 3 sentences and must address all of the above key terms.
Someone on here told me that archery could be an example but could someone please explain how it has quadratic characteristics? Thanks so much
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