The height h (in feet) of a diver t seconds after jumping from a diving board can be modeled by h = −16t^2 + 16t + 10. Find the diver’s maximum height.

Answer 1

If the height h is the distance from the surface of the water, the maximum height would be the height at t = 0, which is 10 feet. After the diver jumps off, the height from the water's surface decreases to zero.