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The graph shows the height above ground, in meters, of a ball $x$ seconds after the ball was launched upward from a platform. Which statement is the best interpretation of the marked point $(1.0,3.9)$ in this context?

A

$1.0$ second after being launched, the ball’s height above ground is $3.9$ meters.

B

$3.9$ seconds after being launched, the ball’s height above ground is $1.0$ meter.

C

The ball was launched from an initial height of $1.0$ meter with an initial velocity of $3.9$ meters per second.

D

$1.0$ second after being launched, the ball reached its maximum height of $3.9$ meters.