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Modelling with Differentiation inc. Optimisation
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What does optimization involve in the context of differentiation?

Finding max or min values of a function

In the second derivative test, what does f′′(x)>0f''(x) > 0 indicate?

Local minimum at that point

What does f′′(x)<0f''(x) < 0 indicate in the second derivative test?

Local maximum at that point

What is the first step in modelling with differentiation?

Define the problem

With 100 m of fencing for a rectangle, what dimensions maximize area?

25 m by 25 m

What is the maximum area for a rectangle with 100 m of fencing?

625 square metres

If T=7s2−3T = 7s^2 - 3, how is the derivative written?

dTds\frac{dT}{ds}

For A=4πr2A = 4\pi r^2, what is dAdr\frac{dA}{dr} when r=6r = 6 cm?

48π48\pi

What equation do you solve to find critical points?

f′(x)=0f'(x) = 0

For a sector with area 100 cm2100 \text{ cm}^2 and P=2r+200rP = 2r + \frac{200}{r}, what is the minimum PP?

40 cm

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