The Height H in Feet of an Object Thrown Upward

question 101

Multiple Choice

The height h in feet of an object thrown upward from a height of 4 ft, with an initial velocity of 30 ft/sec, is given by the equation , where h represents the height of the object after t seconds. How long will it take the object to hit the ground? Answer in decimal form rounded to the nearest thousandth.

• A) 1.800 seconds
• B) 2.000 seconds
• C) 2.300 seconds
• D) 3.120 seconds

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