key term - Key Features

Definition

Key features are important characteristics or properties of a function that can be determined by analyzing its graph and its derivative. These features provide valuable information about the behavior and properties of the function.

Related terms

Local Maximum/Minimum: Points on a graph where the function reaches a high (maximum) or low (minimum) value within a small interval.

Inflection Point:

Points on a graph where there is a change in concavity (the direction in which it curves).

Critical Point:

Points on a graph where either the derivative does not exist or equals zero, indicating possible extrema or points of inflection.