SOLUTION: A cat jumps off a chair 2ft off the ground with an initial velocity of 3ft/s. Use the formula below where t= time (in seconds), v= initial velocity, and h= initial height: {{{h=

Question 442971: A cat jumps off a chair 2ft off the ground with an initial velocity of 3ft/s. Use the formula below where t= time (in seconds), v= initial velocity, and h= initial height:

A) Write an equation that gives the height (in feet) of the cat as a function of time (in seconds) since it jumps.
~For this part, I have: ~

B) What is the height of the cat after 0.25 seconds?
~Did I do this right? I need help... ~

I'm not sure what to do after this part. Thank for your help in advance. :D
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A cat jumps off a chair 2ft off the ground with an initial velocity of 3ft/s. Use the formula below where t= time (in seconds), v= initial velocity, and h= initial height:

A) Write an equation that gives the height (in feet) of the cat as a function of time (in seconds) since it jumps.
h(t) =-16t^2+3t+2
B) What is the height of the cat after 0.25 seconds?
h(0.25) = -16(0.25)^2+3(0.25)+2
h(0.25) = -16(0.0625+0.75+2
h(0.25) = -1+2.75
h(0.25) = 1.75 ft
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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