A Diver Jumps Off the Springboard and Dives into a Pool

question 257

Multiple Choice

A diver jumps off the springboard and dives into a pool. The following table shows the distance of the diver from the surface of the water as a function of the time (in seconds) it takes for the diver to enter the water of the pool. Which one of the following is the quadratic model that best fits the data provided? (Rounded to the nearest tenth)

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