a batter hits a baseball in such a way that its path is described by the parabolic function y=-0.00126875x^2+0.5x+3. A fence of varying height surrounds a baseball field. Given the information in the exercise, determine whether the ball goes over the fence, hits the ground, or hits the fence.

a. the fence if 380 feet away from the batter and the fence is 10 feet high.

b. the fence is 410 feet away from the batter and the fence is 5 feet high.

c. the fence is 360 feet away from the batter and the fence is 15 feet high.

Question

a batter hits a baseball in such a way that its path is described by the parabolic function y=-0.00126875x^2+0.5x+3. A fence of varying height surrounds a baseball field. Given the information in the exercise, determine whether the ball goes over the fence, hits the ground, or hits the fence.

a. the fence if 380 feet away from the batter and the fence is 10 feet high.

b. the fence is 410 feet away from the batter and the fence is 5 feet high.

c. the fence is 360 feet away from the batter and the fence is 15 feet high.

anonymous · Answer

I got answers but I want to know if they are correct.

a. hit the ground

b. hit the ground

c. over the fence