8th Grade
Unit 7: Quadratic Functions
Lesson 7.2: Where are Quadratic Functions in the "Real World"?
Unit 7: Quadratic Functions
Lesson 7.2: Where are Quadratic Functions in the "Real World"?
Lesson 7.2: Where are Quadratic Functions in the "Real World"?
Can we use algebra to describe the movement of objects?
We sure can, using quadratic functions. Gravity is a squared function -- objects move in symmetrical parabolic arcs as gravity affects them. What goes up, must come down.
We sure can, using quadratic functions. Gravity is a squared function -- objects move in symmetrical parabolic arcs as gravity affects them. What goes up, must come down.
Classwork & Homework:
Answer to Chris's problem is below.