Set 1: Quadratic Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

Which coefficient in $h(t) = at^2 + vt + h_0$ represents the acceleration due to gravity?

$a$

✓ Correct

$v$

$h_0$

None

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. In physics, the term $at^2$ comes from $\frac{1}{2}gt^2$ . The coefficient $a$ represents half of the gravitational acceleration (which is negative). Choice B is incorrect because it is velocity. Choice C is incorrect because it is height. Choice D is incorrect.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is $a$

Why others are wrong:

B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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