9709 P11 - Jun 2014 - Q12
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A curve is such that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = x^{\frac{1}{2}} - x^{-\frac{1}{2}}\). The curve passes through the point \((4, \frac{2}{3})\).
(i) Find the equation of the curve.
(ii) Find \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\).
(iii) Find the coordinates of the stationary point and determine its nature.
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