The equation of a curve is given by , where .
- ((i))
Find the coordinates of the stationary point.
- ((ii))
Determine the nature of stationary point.
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Worked solution
6((i))
1. Simplify the logarithmic expression before differentiating.
2. Differentiate $y$ with respect to $x$.
3. Use the condition for a stationary point to find $x$.
At a stationary point,
So
Since , this value is in the given domain.
4. Substitute the $x$-coordinate into the curve equation to find $y$.
When ,
The stationary point is
6((ii))
1. Use the first derivative from part (i) and differentiate again.
From part (i),
Hence
2. Evaluate the second derivative at the stationary point.
At the stationary point, .
3. Conclude the nature using the second derivative test.
Since
the curve is concave upwards at the stationary point.
Since at , the stationary point is a minimum point.
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