A model rocket is launched from a raised platform at a speed of 112 feet per second. Its height in feet is given by h(t) = -16t 2 + 112t + 20 (t = seconds after launch). After how many seconds does the object reach its maximum height?
1 Answer
Mar 25, 2018
Explanation:
We are given a function that describes the position of the rocket:
We can differentiate this function to obtain a function for the velocity of the rocket:
When the rocket reaches a speed of