The Height Above the Ground of an Object Thrown Upward

question 141

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 32 feet per second, releases a sandbag at the instant it is 28 feet above the ground. How many seconds after its release will the bag strike the ground? Round your answer to three decimal places. ​

• A) 2.031 seconds
• B) 2.053 seconds
• C) 2.335 seconds
• D) 0.658 seconds
• E) 2.658 seconds

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Definitions:

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Monopoly Price

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Monopoly Quantity

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