A golfer tees off on level ground, and hits the ball with an initial speed of
a. Write parametric equations that model the path of the ball as a function of time
b. For how long will the ball be in the air before it hits the ground? Round to the nearest hundredth of a second.
c. Approximate the horizontal distance that the ball travels before it hits the ground. Round to the nearest foot.
d. When is the ball at its maximum height? Find the exact value and an approximation to the nearest hundredth of a second.
e. What is the maximum height? Round to the nearest foot.
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