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A point where the derivative is zero or undefined is called a:

ACritical point
BCorner point
CCentral point
DCircular point
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Critical point
1. Extrema can only hide where the slope stops behaving. 2. That means slope zero, or no slope at all. 3. Such a point is a critical point. _Source: OpenStax Calculus Volume 1, Chapter 4, Applications of Derivatives._
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