Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.3 - Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - Exercise Set - Page 280: 83e

Answer

The height increases at the start because of the initially velocity of the projectile. As time passes, the projectile loses its initial velocity because of the effect of gravity. This causes the projectile to start going down, and hence, loses height.

Work Step by Step

Use the concept of the initial velocity of a projectile and the effect of gravity on it.
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