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A stone is thrown vertically upwards and its height at any time t seconds is...

Further Mathematics
WAEC 2010

A stone is thrown vertically upwards and its height at any time t seconds is \(h = 45t - 9t^{2}\). Find the maximum height reached.

  • A. 45. 25 m
  • B. 45.50 m
  • C. 56.00 m
  • D. 56.25 m
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

\(h = 45t - 9t^{2}\)

\(\frac{\mathrm d h}{\mathrm d t} = 45 - 18t = 0\)

\(45 = 18t \implies t = 2.5 s\)

\(h(2.5) = 45(2.5) - 9(2.5)^{2} = 112.5 - 56.25\)

= \(56.25 m.\)


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