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This document describes using a quadratic model to determine the maximum altitude reached during a parabolic flight simulating zero gravity. Data is given for height in feet at different times in seconds during the parabolic path. A system of equations is written and solved for coefficients a, b, and c. The maximum of the quadratic function h=at^2+bt+c is found to be 60,000 feet at t=15 seconds. A graph of the parabola is sketched with the data points and maximum point labeled.

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