A rocket is launched from the ground with a velocity of 48 feet per second at an angle of 60° with respect to the ground. a) Determine the parametric equations that model the path of the rocket.
b) Determine the rectangular equation that models the path of the rocket.
c) Determine how long the rocket is in flight and the horizontal distance covered.
X
a) What are the parametric equations that model the path of the rocket?
y=0
(Simplify your answer, including any radicals. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
b) What is the rectangular equation that models the path of the rocket?
y=
(Simplify your answer, including any radicals. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
c) How long is the rocket in flight?
sec (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
Enter your answer in each of the answer boxes.