The equation for the motion of a projectile fired straight up at an initial velocity of 64 ft/s is h=64t-16t2, where h is the height in feet and t is the time in seconds. Find the time the projectile needs to reach its highest point. How high will it go

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Problem 9.78TI: A man throws a ball into the air with a velocity of 96 ft/s. Use the formula h=16t2+v0t to determine...
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The equation for the motion of a projectile fired straight up at an initial velocity of 64 ft/s is h=64t-16t2, where h is the height in feet and t is the time in seconds. Find the time the projectile needs to reach its highest point. How high will it go?

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