Problema Solution

If a ball is dropped from the top of a 256-ft building, then the formula

h(t)= 256-16t^2expresses its height h(t) in feet as a function of the time t in seconds.

a. Find h(2), the height of the ball 2 seconds after it is dropped.

b. Find h(4)

Answer provided by our tutors

a. for t = 2 seconds


h(2) = 256 - 16*2^2 = 192 ft


b. for t = 4 seconds


h(4) = 256 - 16*4^2 = 0 ft