Purchase Solution

Path estimation using quadratic equations

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

A rocket is launched from the ground and follows a parabolic path represented by the equation y=-x(squared)+10x. at the same time, a flare is launched from a height of 10 feet and follows a straight path represented by the equation y=-x+10. Using the accompanying set of axes, graph the equations that represent the paths of the rocket and the falre, and find the coordinates of the point or points where the paths intersect.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Preview

Let X axis represent the Ground Level ( so Y = 0)
<br>Let Y Axis represent the height from the ground.
<br>
<br>The graph of the 2 trajectories is shown in the Excel Sheet attached.
<br>
<br>The Flare and the Rocket will co-incide (intersect) when thier y Co- ...

Solution provided by:
Education
  • BE, Bangalore University, India
  • MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Recent Feedback
  • "Your explanation to the answers were very helpful."
  • "What does 1 and 0 means in the repair column?"
  • "Went through all of the formulas, excellent work! This really helped me!"
  • "try others as well please"
  • "Thank you, this helped a lot. I was not sure how to plug in those numbers to a formula. This was a great help. Now I have to figure out how to explain cost of capital is used in net present value analysis, and how cost of capital is used in net present value analysis. This stuff gets confusing."
Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Graphs and Functions

This quiz helps you easily identify a function and test your understanding of ranges, domains , function inverses and transformations.

Know Your Linear Equations

Each question is a choice-summary multiple choice question that will present you with a linear equation and then make 4 statements about that equation. You must determine which of the 4 statements are true (if any) in regards to the equation.

Multiplying Complex Numbers

This is a short quiz to check your understanding of multiplication of complex numbers in rectangular form.

Probability Quiz

Some questions on probability

Geometry - Real Life Application Problems

Understanding of how geometry applies to in real-world contexts