If a ball is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 80 ft/s, then its height after t seconds is s=80t−16t^2. What is the velocity after 2 seconds and after 4 seconds? What is the maximum height reached by the ball? With what velocity does it hit the ground?

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  1. If a ball is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 80 ft/s, then its height after t seconds is s=80t−16t^2.
    1. What is the velocity after 2 seconds and after 4 seconds?
    2. What is the maximum height reached by the ball?
    3. With what velocity does it hit the ground?
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