Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

A curve is given by $y = 4x^2 + \tfrac{9}{x^2} - 8$.
(a)[4]

Point $P$ moves along the curve so that its $y$-coordinate is falling by $5$ units per second. Determine how fast the $x$-coordinate of point $P$ is changing when $x = 2$.

(b)[5]

Determine the coordinates of the stationary points on the curve and decide their nature.

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