Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Relative minima are points on a graph where the function reaches its local minimum values. These points occur where the derivative changes sign from negative to positive.
Related terms
Local maximum: These are points on a graph where the function reaches its highest values within a specific interval.
Critical point: A critical point is either an endpoint or a point where the derivative is zero or does not exist.
Inflection point: An inflection point is where the concavity of the graph changes, creating a smooth curve.