A projectile is launched and follows the path described by the quadratic function shown below. What does the maximum point of this parabola represent?
AThe highest point reached by the projectile and the time it occurs
BThe starting position of the projectile
CThe time when the projectile lands
DThe 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.