Question

The height h in feet of a baseball on Earth after t seconds can be modeled by the function h(t) = -16(t - 1.5)2 + 36, where -16 is a constant in ft/s2 due to Earth's gravity. The gravity on Mars is only 0.38 times that on Earth. If the same baseball were thrown on Mars, it would reach a maximum height 59 feet higher and 2.5 seconds later than on Earth. Write a height function for the baseball thrown on Mars.

Answer 1

-16(0.38) is your a variable. The others are obviuos. Begin by listing out your givens.

Answer 2

y = -0.38(t - 4)2 + 95

is this correct?

Answer 3

-16(0.38) does not equal -0.38

Answer 4

oh i c
y = -6.08(t - 4)2 + 95

is this correct?

Answer 5

yes