If a rock is thrown upward on the planet Mars with a velocity of 10 m/s, its height (in meters) after t seconds is given by H = 10t – 1.86t2. a.) Find the velocity of the rock after one second. b.) Find the velocity of the rock when t = a. c.) When will the rock hit the surface? d.) With what velocity will the rock hit the surface?

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If a rock is thrown upward on the planet Mars with a
velocity of 10 m/s, its height (in meters) after t
seconds is given by H = 10t – 1.86t2.
a.) Find the velocity of the rock after one second.
b.) Find the velocity of the rock when t = a.
c.) When will the rock hit the surface?
d.) With what velocity will the rock hit the surface? 

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