Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

4. An arrow is shot upward from the top of a hill. Its height (in metres) above a reference point on the hill after tt seconds is modelled by the polynomial s(t)=−4t2+kt+9,s(t) = -4t^{2} + kt + 9, where kk is a positive constant depending on the speed of projection. (a) Using the condition that the arrow must eventually return to the reference level, obtain the inequality that kk must satisfy so that s(t)s(t) has real zero(s). (b) If k=2k = 2, determine whether the arrow will return to the reference level. Give reason. (c) For k=10k = 10, find the time taken for the arrow to return to the reference level and state which root corresponds to this event.

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