What does the \( y \)-intercept represent?
A. the initial height from which the shot was thrown
B. the initial velocity of the shot when it was thrown
C. the maximum height of the shot.
D. the number of feet it took for the shot to reach the ground

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In this context, it represents the initial height from which the shot was thrown.

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Step 1 ：\(y\)-intercept represents the value of \(y\) when \(x=0\) in a given equation.

Step 2 ：In this context, it represents the initial height from which the shot was thrown.