Math Problem Statement

A cannonball is fired into the air. Its height is given by H=60t-5t^2 meters, where t is the time in seconds after its release. a Find the height of the cannonball after:i 1 second ii 3 seconds.

Solution

To find the height HH of the cannonball at specific times using the given formula:

H=60t5t2H = 60t - 5t^2

where tt is the time in seconds, we substitute the given time values into the equation.


i. After 1 second (t=1t = 1):

Substitute t=1t = 1 into H=60t5t2H = 60t - 5t^2:

H=60(1)5(1)2H = 60(1) - 5(1)^2 H=605=55metersH = 60 - 5 = 55 \, \text{meters}

The height of the cannonball after 1 second is 55meters55 \, \text{meters}.


ii. After 3 seconds (t=3t = 3):

Substitute t=3t = 3 into H=60t5t2H = 60t - 5t^2:

H=60(3)5(3)2H = 60(3) - 5(3)^2 H=1805(9)H = 180 - 5(9) H=18045=135metersH = 180 - 45 = 135 \, \text{meters}

The height of the cannonball after 3 seconds is 135meters135 \, \text{meters}.


Final Answer:

  1. After 1 second: 55meters55 \, \text{meters}
  2. After 3 seconds: 135meters135 \, \text{meters}

Do you want further explanations on how the height changes over time or need a graph of the equation?

Here are 5 related questions to expand this concept:

  1. How long does it take for the cannonball to reach its maximum height?
  2. What is the maximum height reached by the cannonball?
  3. How long does it take for the cannonball to hit the ground?
  4. Plot the graph of H=60t5t2H = 60t - 5t^2.
  5. What is the height of the cannonball at t=5t = 5 seconds?

Tip: The term 5t2-5t^2 indicates a parabolic motion, and the height decreases after reaching its maximum.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Projectile Motion

Formulas

H = 60t - 5t^2

Theorems

Parabolic motion
Quadratic equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9