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Further applications of differentiation — Question 354

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QUESTION 354 (3 marks)

A student claims that the graph of f(x)=x4/12f(x)=x^4/12 has a point of inflection at x=0x=0 because f′′(0)=0f^{\prime\prime}(0)=0. Evaluate the reasonableness of the claim.
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Use calculus and explain your reasoning.
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