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Ch. 4 - Applications of Derivatives
Hass - Thomas' Calculus 15th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 4.3.57a

Identifying Extrema


In Exercises 53–60:


a. Find the local extrema of each function on the given interval, and say where they occur.


f(x) = x / 2 − 2sin (x/2), 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π

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To find the local extrema of the function \( f(x) = \frac{x}{2} - 2\sin\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) \) on the interval \( 0 \leq x \leq 2\pi \), we first need to find the derivative \( f'(x) \).
Differentiate the function: \( f'(x) = \frac{1}{2} - \cos\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) \). This derivative will help us find the critical points where the slope of the tangent is zero or undefined.
Set the derivative equal to zero to find critical points: \( \frac{1}{2} - \cos\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) = 0 \). Solve for \( x \) to find the critical points within the interval.
Evaluate the function \( f(x) \) at the critical points and at the endpoints of the interval \( x = 0 \) and \( x = 2\pi \) to determine the local extrema.
Compare the values of \( f(x) \) at these points to identify the local maximum and minimum values, and specify where they occur within the interval.

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Local Extrema

Local extrema refer to the points in a function where it reaches a local maximum or minimum within a given interval. To find these points, one typically examines the derivative of the function to identify critical points where the derivative is zero or undefined, and then uses the second derivative test or evaluates the function at these points to determine the nature of the extrema.
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Derivative and Critical Points

The derivative of a function provides the rate of change of the function with respect to its variable. Critical points occur where the derivative is zero or undefined, indicating potential locations for local extrema. By solving f'(x) = 0, we can find these critical points, which are essential for determining where the function's slope changes direction, potentially indicating maxima or minima.
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Interval Analysis

Interval analysis involves examining the behavior of a function within a specified range of values. For the function f(x) = x/2 − 2sin(x/2) on the interval [0, 2π], it is crucial to evaluate the function at the endpoints and any critical points within this interval to identify local extrema. This ensures that all potential maxima and minima are considered within the given domain.
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