A ball is thrown vertically upward. After t seconds, its height h (in feet) is given by the function h(t)=64t−16t2. After how long will it reach its maximum height?Do not round your answer.
Q. A ball is thrown vertically upward. After t seconds, its height h (in feet) is given by the function h(t)=64t−16t2. After how long will it reach its maximum height?Do not round your answer.
Identify values of a, b, c: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation h(t)=64t−16t2.Here, a=−16, b=64, and c=0.
Calculate time for maximum height: Calculate the time at which the ball reaches maximum height using the formula t=−2ab.Substitute a=−16 and b=64 into the formula.t=−2∗(−16)64t=3264t=2.
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