Algebra Practice Application of Quadratics: Projectiles

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General Equation for Projectile Motion H(t) = H represents t represents

I.

Units Units

vo = ho =

Units Units

MATCH THE SITUATION WITH THE RULE AND GRAPH. SITUATION RULE I. H(t) = -4.9t2 30t + 400

1)

A rock is dropped from a hot air balloon 400 m above a lake. vo = ho = A rock is tossed up into the air from a hot air balloon 400 m above a lake. vo = ho = A rock is thrown down from a hot air balloon 400 m above a lake. vo = ho = QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT

2)

II. H(t) = - 4.9t2 + 30t + 400

3)

III. H(t) = - 4.9t2 + 400 GRAPH

Which rock will land first? #_____because Which rock will have the maximum height? #_____because

A B C

Situation 1 2 3

MATCH-UP Rule

Graph

II.
1)

FILL IN THE INFORMATION THAT GOES WITH EACH SITUATION. H(t) = -4.9t2 + 15t + 10 meter platform at m/sec. m/sec meter diving board. m/sec

III. NOW LABEL THE GRAPH WITH

THE NUMBERS OF THE RULES.

Fireworks are being shot off of a

2)

H(t) = -4.9t2 + 10t + 5

A swimmer dives at from a

3)

H(t) = -4.9t2 + 25t

A field goal is kicked at from

4)

H(t) = -4.9t2 + 30 from a window meters above the ground.

A water balloon is

IV.

H(t) = - 4.9t2 + 30t + 400

Describe the situation for the rule Sketch the graph below.
5)

What will the height of the rock be after 8 seconds?

CALC RESULT/SOLUTION
6)

X min X max X scl

0 15

Y min Y max Y scl

- 50 550

When will the rock reach the initial height again?

CALC RESULT/SOLUTION
(2 decimal places)

7)

When will the rock reach its maximum height?

What is the maximum height reached?

(2 decimal places)

8)

When will the rock reach ground level?

CALC RESULT/SOLUTION
(2 decimal places)