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3.4 Concavity and the Second Derivative Test
In the past, one of the important uses of derivatives was as an aid in curve sketching. We usually use a calculator or a computer to draw complicated graphs, it is still important to understand the relationships between derivatives and graphs.
First derivative:
y is positive Curve is rising.
y is negative Curve is falling.
y is zero Possible local maximum or minimum.
Concavity of a Function
As you look at the graph of a function …
… if the function CURVES UP, like a cup,
we say the function is _______________.
…if the function CURVES DOWN, like a frown,
we say the function is _______________.
CONCAVE UP
CONCAVE DOWN
++ – –
What do their eyes mean???
Second derivative:
y is positive Curve is concave up.
y is negative Curve is concave down.
y is zero Possible inflection point(where concavity changes).
++ – –
y is positive y is negative
Example 1Graph 23 23 4 1 2y x x x x
There are roots at and .1x 2x
23 6y x x
0ySet
20 3 6x x
20 2x x
0 2x x
0, 2x
First derivative test:
y0 2
0 0
21 3 1 6 1 3y negative
21 3 1 6 1 9y positive
23 3 3 6 3 9y positive
We can use a chart to organize our thoughts.
Possible local extrema at x = 0, 2.
Example 1Graph 23 23 4 1 2y x x x x
There are roots at and .1x 2x
23 6y x x
0ySet
20 3 6x x
20 2x x
0 2x x
0, 2x
First derivative test:
y0 2
0 0
maximum at 0x
minimum at 2x
Possible local extrema at x = 0, 2.
Local Maximum at x = 0
Local Minimum at x = 2
f ’’(x) = 6x – 6 = 6(x – 1)
f ’’(2) = 6(2 – 1)= 6> 0
f ’’(0) = 6(0 – 1) = –6<0
Theorem 3.7 Test for Concavity
Example 2Graph 23 23 4 1 2y x x x x
23 6y x x First derivative test:
y0 2
0 0
NOTE: On the AP Exam, it is not sufficient to simply draw the chart and write the answer. You must give a written explanation!
There is a local maximum at (0,4) because for all x in and for all x in (0,2) .
0y( ,0) 0y
There is a local minimum at (2,0) because for all x in(0,2) and for all x in .
0y(2, )0y
Because the second derivative atx = 0 is negative, the graph is concave down and therefore (0,4) is a local maximum.
Example 2Graph 23 23 4 1 2y x x x x
There are roots at and .1x 2x
23 6y x x
Or you could use the second derivative test:
6 6y x
0 6 0 6 6y
2 6 2 6 6y Because the second derivative atx = 2 is positive, the graph is concave up and therefore (2,0) is a local minimum.
Possible local extrema at x = 0, 2.
Example 3Graph
4
1)(
2
2
x
xxf
2222
22
)4(
10
)4(
)2)(1()4)(2()('
x
x
x
xxxxxf
42
222
)4(
)2)(1)(2)(10()4)(10()(''
x
xxxxxf
There are one zero (x = 0) for f ’(x) = 0, and there are no the zeros for f ’’(x) = 0, but f(x) is not continuous at x = ±2.
Interval –∞ < x <–2 –2< x < 2 2 < x < +∞
Test Value x = –3 x = 0 x = 3
Sign of f ’’(x)
f ’’(–3)> 0 f ’’(0) < 0 f ’’(3)> 0
Conclusion
Concave Up Concave down Concave Up
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Definition of Point of Inflection
Theorem 3.8 Points of Inflection
Can you give an example (or draw a sketch of a graph) for why the point of inflection could occur where f ’’(c) does not exist?
inflection point at 1x There is an inflection point at x = 1 because the second derivative changes from negative to positive.
Example 4Graph 23 23 4 1 2y x x x x
6 6y x
We then look for inflection points by setting the second derivative equal to zero.
0 6 6x
6 6x
1 x
Possible inflection point at .1x
y1
0
0 6 0 6 6y negative
2 6 2 6 6y positive
Make a summary table:
x y y y
1 0 9 12 rising, concave down
0 4 0 6 local max
1 2 3 0 falling, inflection point
2 0 0 6 local min
3 4 9 12 rising, concave up
Example 5 Determine the points of inflection and discuss the concavity of the graph of
34 4)( xxxf
Solution
)2(122412)('' 2 xxxxxf
Taking the 1st and 2nd derivative:
Setting f ’’(x) = 0 to find the zeros of f ’’(x) is x = 0 and x = 2:
Interval –∞ < x < 0 0< x < 2 2 < x < +∞
Test Value x = –1 x = 1 x = 3
Sign of f ’ ’(x)
f ’’(–1)> 0 f ’’(1) < 0 f ’’(3)> 0
Conclusion
Concave Up Concave down Concave Up
Points of inflection
(x^4-4x^3)/15
Theorem 3.9 Second Derivative Test
The second derivative can be used to perform a simple test for the relative min. and max. The test is based on f ’(c) = 0.
Example 6 Find the relative extrema for
Solution
Taking the 1st and 2nd derivative.
22 )4()2(8
1)( xxxf
)]4()2(2)4)(2(2[8
1)(' 22 xxxxxf
)4)(1)(2(2
1)]2()4)[(4)(2(
4
1 xxxxxxx
)45)(2(2
1 2 xxx
The zeros of 1st derivative are:
4 and ,1 ,2 xxx
Example 6
Point (–2, 0) (1, –81/8) (4, 0)
Sign of f ’’(x)
f ’’(–2)=–9 < 0 f ’’(1) = 9/2 > 0 f ’’(3)=–9 < 0
Conclusion
Relative Maximum
Relative Minimum Relative Maximum
)22(2
3)]52)(2(45[
2
1)('' 22 xxxxxxxf
]3)1[(2
3 2 xRelative Maximum
Relative Minimum
Setting f ’’(x) = 0 to find the zeros of f ’’(x):
31x 31 and x
Example 6
Find the points of inflection
Points of Inflection
Interval –∞< x < 1– 31/2 1– 31/2 < x < 1+ 31/2 1+ 31/2 < x < +∞
Sign of f ’’(x)
f ’’(x) < 0 f ’’(x) > 0 f ’’(x) < 0
Conclusion
Concave Down Concave Up Concave Down
Homework
Pg. 195 11-25 odds, 29, 35, 37, 48, 49-55 odds, 69