The function h (t) = - 16t ^ 2 + 32t + 24 represents the height of an object t seconds after being launched straight into the air. What does - 16 represent?

A) initial velocity

B) time until the object hits c) the ground maximum height

D) acceleration due to gravity

D

Step-by-step explanation:

When we differentiate the function, we get - 32x + 32, which is the velocity function of the original.

When we differentiate again, we get - 32, which is derived from the initial - 16. This - 32 represents the acceleration, because it is the 2nd derivative.

Hence, the answer is D, acceleration due to gravity.