a. The object's velocity after 5 seconds is (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.) m/sec.

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An object is thrown vertically upward from the surface of a celestial body at a velocity of 32 meters per second. Its distance from the surface at t seconds is given by s(t) = -0.8t² + 32t.
a. How fast is the object moving 5 seconds after being thrown?
b. How long after the object is thrown does it reach its maximum height?
c. How high will the object go?
m/sec.
a. The object's velocity after 5 seconds is
(Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:An object is thrown vertically upward from the surface of a celestial body at a velocity of 32 meters per second. Its distance from the surface at t seconds is given by s(t) = -0.8t² + 32t. a. How fast is the object moving 5 seconds after being thrown? b. How long after the object is thrown does it reach its maximum height? c. How high will the object go? m/sec. a. The object's velocity after 5 seconds is (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
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