The Height in Feet H of a Rocket in Flight $h = - 16 t ^ { 2 } + 160 t$

question 10

Multiple Choice

The height in feet h of a rocket in flight is given by the formula $h = - 16 t ^ { 2 } + 160 t$ , where t is the time of the flight in seconds. How long will it take for the rocket to hit the ground?

• A)11 sec
• B)10 sec
• C)8 sec
• D)12 sec
• E)13 sec

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