Stationary Points & Turning Points (Edexcel A-Level Mathematics): Quizzes
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At what condition does a stationary point occur on the graph of ?
At what condition does a stationary point occur on the graph of ?
When
What is true about turning points and stationary points?
What is true about turning points and stationary points?
All turning points are stationary points
If at a stationary point, what type of point is it?
If at a stationary point, what type of point is it?
Local minimum
If at a stationary point, what does this indicate?
If at a stationary point, what does this indicate?
Local maximum
How does the graph behave at a local maximum turning point?
How does the graph behave at a local maximum turning point?
Changes from increasing to decreasing
How does the graph behave at a local minimum turning point?
How does the graph behave at a local minimum turning point?
Changes from decreasing to increasing
What should you do if at a stationary point?
What should you do if at a stationary point?
Test gradient left and right of point
If doesn't change sign at a stationary point, what is it?
If doesn't change sign at a stationary point, what is it?
Saddle point (not a turning point)
What indicates a point of inflection when testing gradients?
What indicates a point of inflection when testing gradients?
Same sign both sides (+ to + or - to -)
What is the first step in finding stationary points of ?
What is the first step in finding stationary points of ?
Find the first derivative