SOLUTION: The altitude in feet of a toy rocket t seconds after launch is given by the function S(t) = -16t^2 + 128t.
What is the maximum altitude reached by the rocket?
How long does
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What is the maximum altitude reached by the rocket?
How long does
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Question 181630: The altitude in feet of a toy rocket t seconds after launch is given by the function S(t) = -16t^2 + 128t.
What is the maximum altitude reached by the rocket?
How long does it take for the rocket to reach this maximum altitude? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
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With a parabola, the maximum or minimum occurs wher when the general formula is sec
In 4 sec the rocket will reach it's maximum altitude ft
The maximum altitude is 384 ft
