Question: A toy rocket is fired straight up with an initial speed of 160 feet per second from an initial height of 624 feet. The height

A toy rocket is fired straight up with an initial speed of 160 feet per second from an initial height of 624 feet. The height h in feet of the toy rocket after t seconds can be modeled by the function h(t)=-16t2+160t+624

a) At what time t, will the rocket reach its maximum height?

b)What is the maximum height the rocket will reach?

c) When will the rocket hit the ground?

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