SOLUTION: The altitude in feet of a toy rocket t seconds after launch is given by the function S(t) = -16t^2 + 128t.
What is the maximum altitude reached by the rocket?
How long does
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Question 181630: The altitude in feet of a toy rocket t seconds after launch is given by the function S(t) = -16t^2 + 128t.
What is the maximum altitude reached by the rocket?
How long does it take for the rocket to reach this maximum altitude?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
With a parabola, the maximum or minimum occurs wher
when the general formula is
sec
In 4 sec the rocket will reach it's maximum altitude
ft
The maximum altitude is 384 ft
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