Key Features of Quadratic Functions

What is the highest exponent in a quadratic function?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

What shape does the graph of a quadratic function typically have?

• U-shape

• V-shape

• Straight line

• Circle

In the human cannonball example, what type of function is used to model the trajectory?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Logarithmic

• Exponential

What does the vertex of a quadratic graph represent in real-world applications?

• Midpoint

• Starting point

• Maximum height

• Ending point

Where does a quadratic function typically cross the x-axis?

• At the y-intercept

• At the vertex

• At the roots

• At the maximum point

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic graph?

• A vertical line through the vertex

• A horizontal line through the vertex

• A curve parallel to the graph

• A diagonal line through the graph

What is the significance of the y-intercept in a quadratic function?

• It is where the graph peaks

• It is where the graph crosses the y-axis

• It shows the minimum value

• It shows the maximum value

How do you determine if the vertex is a maximum or a minimum in a quadratic function?

• By its position on the graph

• By the direction of the parabola

• By the value of the leading coefficient

• All of the above

What tool is suggested for graphing quadratic functions in the tutorial?

• A mobile app

• A standard calculator

• A graphing calculator

• A scientific calculator

What are the roots of a quadratic function?

• Turning points

• X-intercepts

• Maximum points

• Y-intercepts