Practice Step-by-Step Method for Finding Maxima/Minima - 4 | 5. Maxima and Minima | IB Class 10 Mathematics – Group 5, Calculus
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Question 1

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What is a critical point?

💡 Hint: Think about where the slope of the tangent line is zero.

Question 2

Easy

Define local maxima and minima in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider how hills and valleys look on a graph.

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Question 1

What is a critical point?

  • Where f'(x) > 0
  • Where f'(x) = 0 or is undefined
  • Where f''(x) = 0

💡 Hint: Think about where the slope of the function changes.

Question 2

True or False: A local minimum occurs when the first derivative changes from negative to positive.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the sound of a valley on a graph.

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Question 1

A farmer wants to fence a rectangular area of 200 m². Determine the dimensions that would minimize the fencing needed.

💡 Hint: Set area = length * width and use the perimeter formula to create equations.

Question 2

A box with a square base and an open top must have a volume of 500 cm³. Find the dimensions that minimize the material needed.

💡 Hint: Use volume constraints to express the height in terms of base area and apply derivatives.

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