(i) Calculate f'(2):
\(f'(2) = 2(2) - \frac{2}{2^2} = 4 - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{7}{2}\)
The gradient of the normal is the negative reciprocal:
\(-\frac{2}{7}\)
Equation of the normal using point-slope form:
\(y - 6 = -\frac{2}{7}(x - 2)\)
(ii) Integrate f'(x) to find f(x):
\(f(x) = \int (2x - \frac{2}{x^2}) \, dx = x^2 + \frac{2}{x} + c\)
Substitute point (2, 6):
\(6 = 4 + 1 + c \Rightarrow c = 1\)
Thus, \(f(x) = x^2 + \frac{2}{x} + 1\)
\((iii) Find stationary points by setting f'(x) = 0:\)
\(2x - \frac{2}{x^2} = 0 \Rightarrow 2x^3 - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 1\)
Determine nature using second derivative:
\(f''(x) = 2 + \frac{4}{x^3}\)
\(f''(1) = 6\) (which is > 0), hence minimum.