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Peak Finder: Stationary Points

Use f'(x) = 0 and the sign of f''(x) to locate and classify the stationary points of a cubic.

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Theory and model assumptions

Use f'(x) = 0 and the sign of f''(x) to locate and classify the stationary points of a cubic.

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SEAB H2 Mathematics 9758: Differentiation & applications (stationary points, nature)

Expected time: 10–15 minutes.

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