When using a quadratic equation in the form y = ax2 + bx + c to model the height of a projectile (y) over time (x), which of the following is always represented by the constant term?

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initial height
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Answer: The initial height of the projectile (A)

y is the height and x is time, so y=c at x=0 means at time 0, the height of projectile is c, or, the initial height of the projectile is c.

c, thus, is the initial height.

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