The Height In Feet Of An Object Shot Upwards Into The Air Wi
Scenario The height, in feet, of an object shot upwards into the air with an initial velocity, in feet per second, of vi , after t seconds is given by the formula: Use the equation above to answer questions about a model rocket is launched from the ground into the air with an initial velocity of 384 feet per second. Use the graph below to help answer the questions. Assessment Instructions Show and explain all steps in your responses to the following parts of the assignment. All mathematical steps must be formatted using the equation editor. Part 1 : Create the equation for the height of the rocket after t seconds. Part 2 : Find the time it takes for the rocket to reach a height of 0. Interpret both solutions. Part 3 : Find the time it takes to reach the top of its trajectory. Part 4 : Find the maximum height. Part 5 : Find the time it takes to reach a height of 925 feet. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
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The problem involves modeling the height of a rocket launched into the air using a quadratic equation, which is standard for projectile motion under the influence of gravity. The initial velocity (384 feet per second) is given, and the acceleration due to gravity affects the motion, typically taken as about 32 feet per second squared downward in the United States. The general form of the height function for an object launched vertically is given by:
\[ h(t) = -\frac{1}{2}gt^2 + v_i t + h_0 \] where:
\( h(t) \) is the height at time \( t \),
\( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (32 ft/sec\(^2\)),
\( v_i \) is the initial velocity (384 ft/sec),
\( h_0 \) is the initial height (0 since launched from the ground).
Substituting the known values:
\[ h(t) = -\frac{1}{2} \times 32 t^2 + 384 t + 0 \]
which simplifies to:
\[ h(t) = -16 t^2 + 384 t \]
Part 1: Equation for the height of the rocket after t seconds
The equation describing the height of the rocket after \( t \) seconds is:
\[ h(t) = -16 t^2 + 384 t \]
Part 2: Find the times when the rocket reaches height 0
Set \( h(t) = 0 \):
\[ -16 t^2 + 384 t = 0 \]
Factor out \( t \):
\[ t(-16 t + 384) = 0 \]
Solve for \( t \):
\( t = 0 \) seconds (launch time),
\( -16 t + 384 = 0 \Rightarrow t = \frac{384}{16} = 24 \) seconds.
Interpretation: The rocket is on the ground at \( t=0 \), and it returns to the ground at \( t=24 \) seconds.
Part 3: Time to reach the top of its trajectory
The top of the trajectory occurs when the velocity is zero. The velocity function \( v(t) \) is the derivative of height:
\[ v(t) = \frac{dh}{dt} = -32 t + 384 \]
Set \( v(t) = 0 \):
\[ -32 t + 384 = 0 \Rightarrow t = \frac{384}{32} = 12 \text{ seconds} \]
Thus, the rocket reaches its maximum height at \( t=12 \) seconds.
Part 4: Maximum height
Substitute \( t=12 \) into the height equation:
\[ h(12) = -16(12)^2 + 384(12) \]
\[ h(12) = -16 \times 144 + 384 \times 12 \]
\[ h(12) = -2304 + 4608 = 2304 \text{ feet} \]
The maximum height of the rocket is 2,304 feet.
Part 5: Time to reach a height of 925 feet
Set \( h(t) = 925 \):
\[ -16 t^2 + 384 t = 925 \]
Rearranged into standard quadratic form:
\[ -16 t^2 + 384 t - 925 = 0 \]
Divide entire equation by -16 to simplify:
\[ t^2 - 24 t + \frac{925}{16} = 0 \]
\[ t^2 - 24 t + 57.8125 = 0 \]
Calculate the discriminant:
\[ \Delta = (-24)^2 - 4 \times 1 \times 57.8125 = 576 - 231.25 = 344.75 \]
Find the roots:
\[ t = \frac{24 \pm \sqrt{344.75}}{2} \]
\[ t = \frac{24 \pm 18.55}{2} \]
First root:
\[ t = \frac{24 - 18.55}{2} \approx \frac{5.45}{2} \approx 2.73 \text{ seconds} \]
Second root:
\[ t = \frac{24 + 18.55}{2} \approx \frac{42.55}{2} \approx 21.28 \text{ seconds} \]
Rounded to the nearest tenth, the times are approximately 2.7 seconds and 21.3 seconds.
Interpretation: The rocket reaches 925 feet twice—first during ascent around 2.7 seconds and on descent around 21.3 seconds.
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