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document.write( "It's at ground level when h(t) = 0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-16t^2 + 48t = 0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Solve for t<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "There are 2 times, t = 0 at launch, and at impact.<BR>\n" );
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