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What does Rolle's Theorem state?
It guarantees the existence of extrema on an interval if f is continuous and differentiable on the interval, and f(a) = f(b) then f'(c) = 0.
How do you find increasing and decreasing of a function?
- Find all the critical numbers. 2. Make a sign line with the critical number and establish test intervals. 3. Determine the sign for each test interval. 4. Use the sign to decide if the function is increasing, decreasing, or constant.
What is a critical number?
A critical number occurs when the derivative is zero or undefined.
Where do relative extrema occur?
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Where do absolute extremes occur?
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What does the first derivative test state?
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What is extrema?
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What is the Extrema Value Theorem?
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What is the Mean Value Theorem?
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What is concavity?
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What test do you associate concavity with?
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What test do you associate with increasing and decreasing?
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What is a point of inflection?
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What is a hypercritical point?
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What is the second derivative test?
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Study Notes
Rolle's Theorem
- Ensures the existence of extrema on a closed interval if the function is continuous and differentiable.
- If the function values at the endpoints are equal (f(a) = f(b)), then there exists at least one point c in the interval such that f'(c) = 0.
Finding Increasing and Decreasing Functions
- Identify critical numbers where the derivative is zero or undefined.
- Create a sign line with critical numbers to define test intervals.
- Check the sign of the derivative in each interval to determine if the function is increasing, decreasing, or constant.
Critical Numbers
- Defined as points where the derivative of a function is either zero or undefined (f'(x) = 0 or f'(x) is undefined).
Relative Extrema
- Occur exclusively at critical numbers, determining local minima and maxima of the function.
Absolute Extrema
- Absolute extrema can be found at endpoints of the interval or at critical numbers.
First Derivative Test
- Indicates a relative minimum at c if f'(x) changes from negative to positive at that critical number.
- Indicates a relative maximum at c if f'(x) changes from positive to negative.
Extrema
- Refers to the maximum and minimum values that a function can attain.
Extreme Value Theorem
- If a function is continuous on a closed interval [a, b], it must have both a maximum and a minimum within that interval.
Mean Value Theorem
- For a continuous and differentiable function, there exists at least one c in the interval (a, b) where the slope of the tangent line equals the average slope of the function (f'(c) = [f(b) - f(a)] / (b - a)).
Concavity
- Describes the direction in which a function curves: upward or downward.
Second Derivative Test
- This test is used to analyze concavity and helps in identifying relative minima and maxima by evaluating the second derivative.
Relationship of Tests
- First derivative test determines intervals of increase or decrease.
- Second derivative test determines concavity and identifies inflection points.
Point of Inflection
- A point on the graph where the concavity changes, occurring only when the second derivative equals zero (f''(x) = 0).
Hypercritical Point
- Occurs when the second derivative of a function is zero, which may indicate potential inflection points.
Second Derivative Test for Extrema
- Evaluate the second derivative at critical numbers:
- If the result is greater than zero, a relative minimum is present.
- If less than zero, a relative maximum is indicated.
- If equal to zero, the test fails, necessitating the use of the first derivative test for further analysis.
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This quiz focuses on the concepts of the first and second derivative tests, as well as Rolle's Theorem. You'll learn to identify extrema and the behavior of functions using critical numbers and sign tests. Ideal for those studying calculus concepts related to derivatives.