Relative Maxima and Minima

Definition

Relative maxima and minima are points on a graph where there are local maximum or minimum values compared to their neighboring points.

Related terms

Absolute Maxima and Minima: The highest and lowest points on a graph, regardless of their surroundings.

Critical Points:

Points on a graph where the derivative is either zero or undefined, which can indicate the presence of relative maxima or minima.

Concavity:

A property of a function's graph that describes whether it curves upward (concave up) or downward (concave down).