SOLUTION: In the formula h(t)= -16t^2+vt+s, what does the "-16" represent?

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Question 724302: In the formula h(t)= -16t^2+vt+s, what does the "-16" represent?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In the formula h(t)= -16t^2+vt+s, what does the "-16" represent?
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It is the effect of gravity on the object, holding back the height
of the object every second the object is in the air.
Cheers,
Stan H.