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if an object is propelled upward from ground level with an initial velocity of 75.2 feet per second, it's height h in feet t seconds later is given by the equation h=-16t^2+72.5t after how many seconds does the object hit the ground?

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h=-16t^2+72.5t


we need to find t such that h = 0 and t is not 0


-16t^2+72.5t = 0


by solving we find


t = 4.53125 s


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after 4.53125 s the object will hit the ground,