The height, h, of a falling object t seconds after it is dropped from a platform 300 feet above the ground is modeled by the function h (t) = 300 minus 16 t squared. What is the average rate at which the object falls during the first 2 seconds?

A - 64 ft/sec

B - 32 ft/sec

C 32 ft/sec

D 236 ft/sec

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Esther

10 January, 10:41

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Abbigail · Answer 1

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The height, h, of a falling object t seconds after it is dropped from a platform 300 feet above the ground is modeled by the function h (t) = 300 minus 16 t squared. What is the average rate at which the object falls during the first 2 seconds?A - 64 ft/secB - 32 ft/secC 32 ft/secD 236 ft/sec