The Height Above the Ground of an Object Thrown Upward

question 17

Multiple Choice

The height above the ground of an object thrown upward from a point feet above the ground with an initial velocity of feet per second is given by the function .A balloon,rising vertically with a velocity of 24 feet per second,releases a sandbag at the instant it is 20 feet above the ground.How many seconds after its release will the bag strike the ground? Round your answer to three decimal places. ​

• A)1.541 seconds
• B)1.550 seconds
• C)1.878 seconds
• D)0.596 seconds
• E)2.096 seconds

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