← Derivatives of parametric functionsQuestion 2 of 10 · AS91578

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A ball is thrown from ground level. After t seconds its horizontal distance is x = 20t metres and its height is y = 15t − 4.9t² metres.

Only your final answer is marked, not your working.

A(a) Find the gradient of the ball’s path when t = 1.

M(b) Find the maximum height of the ball.