Stationary Point

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Stationary Point

A point $$x=c$$ is a stationary point if:

$$f'(c)=0$$

Terminology

- Stationary point → Point where the tangent to the curve is horizontal.

Usage

- Used to locate possible maxima, minima and stationary points of inflection.

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