Question

the graph below describes a ball that was kicked. which of the following is a true statement describing the graph?
the ball had a maximum height of 2000 centimeters and it was in the air for a total of 2 seconds.
the ball was kicked from the ground and it was in the air for 4 seconds.
the ball was kicked from 500 centimeters from the ground and it traveled for 4 seconds.
the ball had a maximum height of 1000 centimeters and is was in the air for 4 seconds.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the graph's y-axis (height): The peak of the curve reaches 1000 centimeters, so this is the maximum height.
2. Analyze the graph's x-axis (time): The curve starts at x=0 (kickoff) and ends at x=4 (when the ball returns to the ground), so total time in air is 4 seconds.
3. Match to options: The ball starts at x=0, y=0, meaning it was kicked from ground level.

Answer:

D. The ball had a maximum height of 1000 centimeters and it was in the air for 4 seconds.