A boy kicks a ball up a hill, the ball moves in a straight line.  With the equation f(t)=c1t^2+c2t, where c1=-2m/s^2 and c2=15m/s a) calculate the balls velocity and acceleration as a function of time. b) How long does the ball travel before it starts to travel down hill?  c) How long does it take the ball to return to its starting point, and what is the velocity of the ball at this time?

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A boy kicks a ball up a hill, the ball moves in a straight line.  With the equation f(t)=c1t^2+c2t, where c1=-2m/s^2 and c2=15m/s

a) calculate the balls velocity and acceleration as a function of time.

b) How long does the ball travel before it starts to travel down hill? 

c) How long does it take the ball to return to its starting point, and what is the velocity of the ball at this time?

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