Pt1420 Unit 2

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Task 1: (i) Based on this scenario, answer the following questions that are related to the mathematical understanding of the concept: (a) What is the domain and range of h(t)? What is the physical significance of domain and range in this scenario? The domain of h( )h(t) would typically be all real numbers, as time t can theoretically extend indefinitely in both directions. However, in this scenario, the domain might be restricted to non-negative values, as negative time values wouldn't make physical sense in the context of a bungee jump. The range of h( )h(t) would depend on the specific values of 0v0 and h0h0, but it would generally be all real numbers as well, representing the possible heights the bungee jumper could reach. The physical significance of the domain and range here is that they define the …show more content…
b) What is the vertex of the given height function, h(t) = -0.5t2 + v0t + h0? What does the vertex represent in this scenario? In the context of this scenario, the vertex represents the highest point/initial position that the bungee jumper starts from. This is the initial height above the river before the jumper starts falling. The h-coordinate of the vertex (0) represents the time at which the jumper starts falling, and the V-coordinate of the vertex (210) represents the initial height of the jumper above the river. The vertex also denotes the maximum height reached by the jumper during the jump. At this point, the jumper's velocity momentarily becomes zero, signifying the peak of the jump. The height at the vertex is at its maximum value, capturing the highest point attained