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After $$t$$ seconds, the height of a ball from the ground is given by the equation $$h =-9.8t^2+ft+g$$ ($$f$$ and $$g$$ are constants). If the ball is at its maximum height, then $$t=?$$

1) $$f = 10$$
2) $$g = 10$$

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