SOLUTION: A ball is thrown upward vertically. Which type of model best represents the height of the ball over time? Linear Model Exponential Model Quadratic Model P

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Question 983050: A ball is thrown upward vertically. Which type of model best represents the height of the ball over time?

Linear Model
Exponential Model
Quadratic Model
Power Model

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Quadratic
The equation is the sum of
the upward contribution
to height, , and
, which is the square
term due to downward pull of gravity

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