stationary point
/stæʃənəri pɔɪnt/ · sta·tion·a·ry point
noun
- A point on a curve where the gradient is zero. To find the maximum height of the projectile, we need to locate the stationary point on its velocity curve.
- A maximum, minimum, or point of inflection on a curve. The stationary point on the graph represents the highest point of the function.
Did you know? The concept of stationary points is crucial in calculus and physics, as it helps in understanding the behavior of functions and the motion of objects.