Finding Hang Time of a Football Using Zeros of a Quadratic Function

This video tutorial explains how to find the hang time of a football using the zeros of a quadratic function. It covers the properties of quadratic functions, such as parabolas, axes of symmetry, and vertices. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of correctly interpreting graphs and demonstrates how to calculate hang time by factoring the quadratic function. The video concludes with graphing the function and identifying key takeaways.

What is the significance of the zeros in a quadratic function?

How can you determine the hang time of a football using a quadratic function?

Explain the relationship between the vertex of a parabola and its axis of symmetry.

What does the initial velocity of a football affect in the context of its hang time?

Describe how to graph the function representing the hang time of a football.