Math Problem Statement
A toy rocket is shot from a platform 18 feet above the ground. The rocket flies into the air, reaches a maximum height of 37 feet, then falls to the ground. The graph of H(t) below shows the height of this rocket (in feet) t seconds after launch.
Solution
The graph represents the height of the toy rocket as a function of time seconds. Let’s analyze and interpret the key aspects of the graph:
- Initial Height: The rocket starts at a height of 18 feet above the ground (from the platform).
- Maximum Height: The rocket reaches its peak height of 37 feet at approximately seconds.
- Duration of Flight: The rocket hits the ground at seconds.
- Symmetry of Motion: The parabolic path suggests that the upward and downward motion is symmetrical about seconds, the time at which the rocket reaches its maximum height.
Would you like me to:
- Provide the equation of the parabola ?
- Determine the total time in the air?
- Analyze the average speed during the ascent or descent?
- Compute the rocket's velocity at a given time?
- Provide a step-by-step explanation of solving similar problems?
Tip: Parabolic motion can often be modeled by a quadratic equation of the form , where and are constants that define the trajectory. Let me know if you'd like to derive it!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Graph Interpretation
Projectile Motion
Formulas
General quadratic equation: H(t) = -at^2 + bt + c
Theorems
Properties of parabolas
Symmetry of quadratic functions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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