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Calculus: Second Derivative Test

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Calculus: Second Derivative Test
www.mindbites.com Where the first derivative test is a method used to determine whether critical points are maxima or minima, the second derivative test is used to test concavity for a critical point. If the derivative of a function at a critical point equals zero and the second derivative of that function at that point is positive, you have a minimum (min) and a concave up curve. If the derivative of a function at a critical point equals zero and the second derivative at that same point is ... From: Mindbitesdotcom Views: 818 3 ratings Time: 02:28 More in People & Blogs