If an object is thrown upward with an initial velocity of 32ft/second, then it's height after t seconds is given by H(t) = 32t - 16t² a. What's the height when the object hits the ground? b. How much time has passed when the object hits the ground? c. Determine the domain of the function.

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If an object is thrown upward with an initial velocity of 32ft/second, then it's
height after t seconds is given by
H(t) = 32t - 16t²
a.
What's the height when the object hits the ground?
b. How much time has passed when the object hits the ground?
c. Determine the domain of the function.
Transcribed Image Text:If an object is thrown upward with an initial velocity of 32ft/second, then it's height after t seconds is given by H(t) = 32t - 16t² a. What's the height when the object hits the ground? b. How much time has passed when the object hits the ground? c. Determine the domain of the function.
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