A projectile is launched and follows the path described by the quadratic function shown below. What does the maximum point of this parabola represent?
A The highest point reached by the projectile and the time it occurs
B The starting position of the projectile
C The time when the projectile lands
D The horizontal distance traveled
Explanation
The maximum point (vertex) of the parabola represents the highest height reached by the projectile and the time at which it occurs.