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? Math · None · None · MCQ

h(x)=-16 x^2+100 x+10The quadratic function above models the height above the ground h, in feet, of a projectile x seconds after it had been launched vertically. If y=h(x) is graphed in the x y-plane, which of the following represents the real-life meaning of the positive x-intercept of the graph?

A
The initial height of the projectile
B
The maximum height of the projectile
C
The time at which the projectile reaches its maximum height
D
The time at which the projectile hits the ground

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