16
QuizMultiple Choice

The Quadratic Formula

Question 16 • Applications and Modeling

A rocket is launched from atop a 36-foot cliff with an initial velocity of 107 feet per second. The height of the rocket, t seconds after launch is given by the equation . Use the quadratic formula to find out how long after the rocket is launched it will hit the ground (h = 0). Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a second.

Question illustration
Answer
A
1.5 sec
B
0.3 sec
C
7.0 sec
D
6.3 sec
Previous
Next