SOLUTION: A ball is thrown upward from ground level with an initial velocity of 108 ft per sec. Its height H in feet after T seconds is given by the equation h = 16t^2 + 108t.At what time

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Question 861396: A ball is thrown upward from ground level with an initial velocity of 108 ft per sec. Its height H in feet after T seconds is given by the equation
h = 16t^2 + 108t.At what time will the ball hit the ground ?

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ball hits the ground when
for the 2nd time. The 1st time was when
the ball was thrown upward
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The ball hits the ground in 6.75 sec
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