The Height Above the Ground of an Object Thrown Upward

question 15

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

• A) seconds
• B) seconds
• C) seconds
• D) seconds
• E) seconds

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