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Question

A batter hits a fly ball. A scout in the stands makes the following observations.

 

Time(seconds).75,1.5,2,2.75,3.25,4.75

(77,133,160,187,194,169)

Height(feet)

 

circle the type of function the best models this data.

linear; exponential; quadratic; other  

Answer 1

The given data is

Time(seconds).75, 1.5, 2, 2.75, 3.25, 4.75
Height(feet) 77, 133, 160, 187, 194, 169

 

This data shows the trajectory of a baseball in flight, and trajectory is a parabolic function.

 

the formula for a parabola is y = ax² + bx + c