Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · Topic 5: Calculus

AHL5.10 — The second derivative

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

1. AIAHL5.10.1

   Second derivative and concavity

   Notation $f''(x)$ and $\tfrac{d^2y}{dx^2}$; concave-up and concave-down.

2. AIAHL5.10.2

   Second derivative test and inflexion

   Classifying stationary points and locating points of inflexion.