If a Ball Is Thrown Directly Upward with a Velocity $y = 48 t - 16 t ^ { 2 }$

question 50

Multiple Choice

If a ball is thrown directly upward with a velocity of 48 ft/s, its height (in feet) after t seconds is given
By $y = 48 t - 16 t ^ { 2 }$
) What is the maximum height attained by the ball?

• A) \(48 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(16 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(32 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(54 \mathrm { ft }\)
• E) none of these

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