Graph of Projectile Motion

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  1. nycmathguy

    nycmathguy

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    See attachment.

    Part (a)

    I say h is a function of t because the value of h depends on the value of t. So, t is the independent variable and h is the dependent variable.

    Part (b)

    The height of the projectile after 0.5 seconds is 20 feet.

    The height of the projectile after 1 25 seconds is 25 feet.

    Part (c)

    The domain of h is [0, 2.5].

    Part (d)

    Part (a) above tells us that h is a function of t and not vice-versa. Part (a) also gives us a precise reason why t cannot be a function of h.

    You say?

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    my preference and correction
    Part (a)
    h is a function of t, because for each input h , there is only one output t
    that graph will pass vertical line test=> h is a function of t

    Part (b)

    correction for the height of the projectile after 1. 25 seconds

    it is 30 feet (look for 1. 25 which is half way between 1.0 and 1.5)
     
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    Ok. Is my domain correct?
     
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    rest is correct
     
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    Very cool. I may post a few more questions from Section 1.5 later on today. In any case, Happy 4th of July to you and your family.
     
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