SOLUTION: The altitude (in feet) attained by a model rocket t sec into flight is given by the function h(t). Find the maximum altitude attained by the rocket. (Round your answer to the neare

Question 1072856: The altitude (in feet) attained by a model rocket t sec into flight is given by the function h(t). Find the maximum altitude attained by the rocket. (Round your answer to the nearest foot.)
h(t)= -1/3t^3+2t^2+12t+20 (t≥0)
= ?ft
Answer by ikleyn(52905) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Take the derivative; equal it to zero and solve the quadratic equation to find the time of maximal altitude attained.

Then substitute this time into the function h(t) and find the maximal height.

You just are CALCULUS ! !

H a p p y c a l c u l a t i o n s ! !

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