Question

Which equation would best help solve the following problem?

Rita hits a tennis ball with an initial velocity of 15 meters/sec. When she hits the ball, it is one meter above the ground. How long will it take for the ball to hit the ground?
Question 1 options:

–16t^2+ 15t + 1 = 0

–4.9t^2 + 15t = 1

–4.9t^2 + 15t + 1 = 0

4.9t^2 + 15t + 1 = 0

Answer 1

Your answer is –4.9t^2 + 15t + 1 = 0

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