Practice - Second Derivative Test
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Practice Questions
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What is a critical point?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of the first derivative.
What does f''(c) > 0 indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider concavity to determine if it is a minimum or maximum.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of the Second Derivative Test?
💡 Hint: Recall what we check with the second derivative.
If f''(c) = 0, what does it imply?
💡 Hint: Think about when the second derivative test doesn't provide a definitive result.
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Challenge Problems
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Using the function f(x) = -x^4 + 4x^3, find all critical points, classify them with the second derivative test, and identify the points of inflection.
💡 Hint: Solve for critical points using the first derivative and analyze points using the second derivative.
An optimization problem states: You need to build a rectangular field with a fixed perimeter of 40m. What dimensions maximize the area?
💡 Hint: You need to set up the area equation, find its derivative, and apply the second derivative test.
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