The Height Above the Ground of an Object Thrown Upward

question 166

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 8 feet per second, releases a sandbag at the instant it is 44 feet above the ground. At what velocity will it hit the ground? Round your answer to three decimal places. ​

• A) -61.141 ft/sec
• B) -53.666 ft/sec
• C) -15.285 ft/sec
• D) 19.314 ft/sec
• E) 61.666 ft/sec

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