Height of a Baseball The height s of a baseball in feet after t seconds is given by s(1) = -161² + 961 + 2. (a) Find the height of the baseball after 1 second. (b) After how long is the baseball 142 feet high? (c) Find the maximum height of the baseball. (d) How long is the baseball in the air? (e) Determine the domain and range of s(t) in this application.

Height of a Baseball The height s of a baseball in feet after t seconds is given by s(1) = -161² + 961 + 2. (a) Find the height of the baseball after 1 second. (b) After how long is the baseball 142 feet high? (c) Find the maximum height of the baseball. (d) How long is the baseball in the air? (e) Determine the domain and range of s(t) in this application.

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter3: Polynomial And Rational Functions

Section3.1: Quadratic Functions And Models

Problem 51E: Height of a Ball If a ball is thrown directly upward with a velocity of 40 ft/s, its height (in...

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