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Algebra.Com's Answer #789380 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A projectile is launched from ground level with an initial velocity of V0 feet per second. Neglecting air resistance, its height in feet t seconds after launch is given by s= -16t^2 + V0t . \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Find the time(s) that the projectile will (a) reach a height of 96 ft \n" ); document.write( "s = h(t) = -16t^2 + 112t \n" ); document.write( "-16t^2 + 112t = 96 \n" ); document.write( "Solve for t \n" ); document.write( "2 times, ascending and descending. \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( " and (b) return to the ground when V0= 112 feet per second. \n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( "-16t^2 + 112t = 0 \n" ); document.write( "Solve for t. \n" ); document.write( "PS t = 0 at launch \n" ); document.write( " |