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Maxima/Minima

1.
The extrema of a function g(t) are found when $\frac{dg(t)}{dt}$ equals zero.
2.
The decision concerning maxima and/or minima is governed by $\frac{d^2g(t)}{dt^2}$.



2002-06-14