9709 P12 - Nov 2014 - Q10
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A curve is such that \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{24}{x^3} - 4\). The curve has a stationary point at \(P\) where \(x = 2\).
- State, with a reason, the nature of this stationary point.
- Find an expression for \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).
- Given that the curve passes through the point \((1, 13)\), find the coordinates of the stationary point \(P\).
