Sketching Gradient Functions (Edexcel A-Level Mathematics): Quizzes
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Where does lie when is increasing?
Where does lie when is increasing?
Above the -axis
How does cross the -axis at a local maximum of ?
How does cross the -axis at a local maximum of ?
From positive to negative
What is the value of at a stationary point of ?
What is the value of at a stationary point of ?
Where does lie when is decreasing?
Where does lie when is decreasing?
Below the -axis
What happens to when is concave up?
What happens to when is concave up?
is increasing
How does cross the -axis at a local minimum of ?
How does cross the -axis at a local minimum of ?
From negative to positive
What does do at an inflection point of ?
What does do at an inflection point of ?
Reaches a max/min, not crossing axis
What happens to when is concave down?
What happens to when is concave down?
is decreasing
What do sign changes in indicate about ?
What do sign changes in indicate about ?
Transitions between inc/dec behaviour
How should the gradient function be sketched?
How should the gradient function be sketched?
As a smooth curve without sharp corners