The Height Above the Ground of an Object Thrown Upward

question 48

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 20 feet per second, releases a sandbag at the instant it is 44 feet above the ground. How many seconds after its release will the bag strike the ground? Round your answer to three decimal places.

• A)2.289 seconds
• B)2.397 seconds
• C)1.375 seconds
• D)1.147 seconds
• E)1.298 seconds

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