[CHM 331] math capsule

[Andrew J. Pounds]

On 09/10/2012 08:11 PM, Christine.O.Conroy wrote:
> on 2b or number 23 on page 290
>
> Wjould a stationary point exist whenever the derivative of y or x is 
> equal to zero or would the derivative of both x and y y have to be 
> zero for a stationary point to exist?

For this type of problem the stationary point exists where the 
derivative of BOTH x and y is zero (i.e. -- at the top of a hilltop at 
the bottom of a valley).


-- 
Andrew J. Pounds, Ph.D.  (pounds at theochem.mercer.edu)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Computer Science
Mercer University,  Macon, GA 31207   (478) 301-5627

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