A Model Rocket Is Launched from a Raised Platform at a Speed

question 114

Multiple Choice

A model rocket is launched from a raised platform at a speed of 144 feet per second. Its height in feet is given by $h ( t ) = - 16 t ^ { 2 } + 144 t + 20$ (t = seconds after launch) . After how many seconds does the object reach its maximum height?

• A) 2.25 seconds
• B) 20 seconds
• C) 4.5 seconds
• D) 6.5 seconds

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