Consider on the interval

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Analytical Applications of Differentiation · Analytical Applications of Differentiation

Problem

Consider fm(x)=x3−3mx2f_m(x)=x^{3}-3mx^{2} on the interval [0,4][0,4]. Find all real numbers mm for which the absolute minimum of fmf_m occurs at an interior critical point rather than at an endpoint.

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