Quadratics and Sequences
applied
Modelling a bouncing ball.
Introduction
Parabolic motion is the description of an object moving under the influence of gravity. What happens when a ball bounces? How long does it take to come to rest? Represent the bounce height in a table, a sequence, and a graph. Link limits and asymptotes.
Guiding Questions
- Determine the total vertical distance of the object?
- What is the coefficient of restitution?
Key Mathematical Concepts
Sequences
Quadratic Functions
Patterns
Algebra