Relative maxima and minima are points on a graph where there are local maximum or minimum values compared to their neighboring points.
Absolute Maxima and Minima: The highest and lowest points on a graph, regardless of their surroundings.
Critical Points: Points on a graph where the derivative is either zero or undefined, which can indicate the presence of relative maxima or minima.
Concavity: A property of a function's graph that describes whether it curves upward (concave up) or downward (concave down).
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