Stage 23 · Quadratic Functions

23.6.5 Modeling Projectile Motion

23.6 Extreme Values and Real-World Uses

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23.6.5 Modeling Projectile Motion

Core idea

The path of a fountain or a jump shot is a parabola, so use a quadratic to find its highest point and where it lands.

Module goal. Use the vertex to find the maximum or minimum, and translate everyday optimization problems into a quadratic model.
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