Solve.
-The time a basketball player spends in the air is called the "hang time." The vertical leap L measured in feet is related to the hang time t measured in seconds by the equation L = 4t2. Sam Bucketmaster, a spectacular
Basketball player, often displayed a leap of 3.3 feet. Find the hang time for that leap. Round your answer to the
Nearest hundredth of a second, if necessary.
A)approximately 0.825 seconds
B)approximately 0.91 seconds
C)approximately 1.65 seconds
D)approximately 43.56 seconds

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the hang time t, use the equation L = 4t^2. Given L = 3.3 feet, solve for t: 3.3 = 4t^2. Divide both sides by 4 to get t^2 = 0.825. Taking the square root gives t ≈ 0.91 seconds.

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