In the expression \(-16t^2 + 40\), which is used to evaluate the height of the egg in relation to time \(t\), the number \(40\) represents the initial height from which the egg is dropped. Specifically, in this context, it indicates that the egg is being dropped from the top of a 40-foot tall building. Thus, when \(t = 0\) (the moment the egg is dropped), the height of the egg is 40 feet. As time progresses, the height decreases due to the effect of gravity.
mr moore is conducting an experiment by dropping eggs in a protective case from the top of the 40 ft tall building the following expression can be used to evaluate the height of the egg in relation to t time -16t^2 + 40 what does the 40 represent
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