
Baseball and Quadratic Functions

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Mathematics, Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of converting a quadratic function to vertex form?
To find the x-intercepts of the function
To determine the maximum or minimum value of the function
To eliminate the quadratic term
To simplify the function for easier graphing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the standard form of a quadratic function, what does a positive 'a' value indicate about the parabola?
The parabola opens downwards
The parabola has a maximum value
The parabola has no vertex
The parabola opens upwards
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when completing the square for a quadratic function?
Multiplying the entire equation by zero
Adding the wrong constant to both sides
Forgetting to factor out the leading coefficient
Ignoring the linear term
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you correctly factor a negative leading coefficient when completing the square?
Multiply it by the linear term
Ignore the negative sign
Factor it out from the grouped variable terms
Add the coefficient to the constant term
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the initial velocity of the baseball in the given problem?
16 feet per second
64 feet per second
32 feet per second
5 feet per second
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what height is the baseball hit above the ground?
5 feet
10 feet
0 feet
15 feet
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the baseball to reach its maximum height?
2 seconds
1 second
4 seconds
3 seconds
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