KCET2008MathematicsParabola
A stone is thrown vertically upwards and the height x ft reached by the stone in t seconds is given by x=80 t-16 t² . The stone reaches the maximum height in
Options
- A2 ~s
- B2.5 ~s
- C3 ~s
- D1.5 ~s
Correct answer
B. 2.5 ~s
Step-by-step solution
Given, x=80 t-16 t² On differentiating w.r.t. , we get dx dt =80-32 t Since, the stone reaches the maximum height, then velocity will be zero ( . ie, . dx dt =0 ) Let y= x x 80-32 t=0t=2.5 ~s