In one to two sentences

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

Problem

In one to two sentences, explain why evaluating a differentiable function only at its critical points may fail to identify its absolute extrema on a closed interval.

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Curve Analysis
Maxima and minima
Maxima and minima on closed intervals

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