SOLUTION: the muzzle velocity of a cannon is 480 feet per second. If a cannonball is fired vertically, at what times will it be at a height of 3,344 feet?

Question 1059682: the muzzle velocity of a cannon is 480 feet per second. If a cannonball is fired vertically, at what times will it be at a height of 3,344 feet?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the muzzle velocity of a cannon is 480 feet per second. If a cannonball is fired vertically, at what times will it be at a height of 3,344 feet?
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h(t) = -16t^2 + vot
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-16t^2 + 480t - 3344 = 0
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Ans: time = 11 seconds
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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