Rodrigo is sitting on the branch of an apple tree. He tosses an apple to a friend who is sitting on the ground.
The height, y, in feet, of the apple is a function of time, x, in seconds, as shown in the table below.
x у
0 0.25
9 0.5
0.75 5
1 0
Which statement best explains the meaning of the y-intercept for this function?
A. The apple takes 8 seconds to reach the ground.
B. The apple is originally 8 ft above the ground.
C. The apple reaches a maximum height of 8 ft.
D. The apple reaches its maximum height after 8 seconds.