To find the height of the object after 2 seconds, we can use the given height equation:
\[ h(t) = -16t^2 + 123t \]
We need to substitute \( t = 2 \) into the equation:
\[ h(2) = -16(2)^2 + 123(2) \]
Calculating the squared term first:
\[ (2)^2 = 4 \]
Now substitute that back into the equation:
\[ h(2) = -16(4) + 123(2) \]
Now compute each part:
\[ h(2) = -64 + 246 \]
Now, add the two results:
\[ h(2) = 182 \]
Therefore, the height of the object after 2 seconds is 182 feet.