(a) The vertical motion equation for the ball is h = 8 + 48t - 16t².
(b) The time for the ball to hit the ground is 3.15 s.
(c) The time for the ball to travel 56 ft above the ground is 0.79 s.
The vertical motion equation for the ball is calculated as follows;
h = h₀ + vt - ¹/₂gt²
h = 8 + 48t - ¹/₂(32)t²
h = 8 + 48t - 16t²
0 = 8 + 48t - 16t²
solve the above quadratic equation with formula method;
a = -16, b = 48, c = 8
t = 3.15 s
h = 8 + 48t + 16t²
56 = 8 + 48t + 16t²
0 = -48 + 48t + 16t²
solve the above quadratic equation with formula method;
a = 16, b = 48, c = -48
t = 0.79 s
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