SOLUTION: A rocket is launched vertically such that its distance s (ft) from the ground at any time t (seconds) is given by s(t) = -16t^2 + 640t. How high will the rocket travel before falli

Question 1056800: A rocket is launched vertically such that its distance s (ft) from the ground at any time t (seconds) is given by s(t) = -16t^2 + 640t. How high will the rocket travel before falling back to the ground? (This is an application of derivatives)
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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For similar solved problems see the lessons
    - Problem on an arrow shot vertically upward
    - Problem on a ball thrown vertically up from the top of a tower
in this site.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Have you ever seen a rocket launched?
They have thrust and accelerate upwards.
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This is not a rocket, it's a projectile.
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