GCSEOCRJ560

Point of inflection

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Function Graphs.

Definition

A point where the curvature of a graph changes; in $y = x^3$ , this is the origin where the gradient is momentarily zero.

Exam Context

Point of inflection appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Graphs of Equations and Functions, especially Function Graphs and Sketching Polynomials.

Graphs of Equations and Functions Function Graphs Sketching Polynomials

Found in Revision Notes

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Linear, Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs

Function Graphs • Sketching Polynomials

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Related Key Terms

Asymptote Cubic function Gradient Hyperbola Parabola Reciprocal function Root Turning point

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