MHT CET202616 April 2026Morning ShiftMathematicsQuadratic EquationActual
A ball is thrown in the air. Its height at any time t is given by h = 3 + 14t - 5t^2 , then the maximum height it can reach
Options
- A12.9
- B12.8
- C12.7
- D12.6
Correct answer
B. 12.8
Step-by-step solution
Given h = 3 + 14t - 5t^2 Differentiating with respect to t : dh dt = 14 - 10t For maximum height, dh dt = 0 : 14 - 10t = 0 t = 1.4 Substituting t = 1.4 in the equation for h : h_ max = 3 + 14(1.4) - 5(1.4)^2 h_ max = 3 + 19.6 - 5(1.96) h_ max = 22.6 - 9.8 = 12.8 Answer: 12.8