Cannon Blog: Math Component

Initial velocity equation: (speed (ft/sec))cos(launch angle)

Use the quadratic model h = -16t²+v₀t+h₀ to solve the following problem.

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A cannonball is shot upward from the upper deck of a fort with an initial velocity of 192 feet per second.  The deck is 32 feet above the ground. 

Quadratic Model:  -16t2+(192)t+(32)

1.     How high does the cannonball go? __  _602ft_______ (Remember you are looking for a specific part of the vertex.)

2.     How long is the cannonball in the air? _ 12 sec__________ (Remember you can use the quadratic formula.)