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What does the second derivative test tell us?

A The slope of the original function
B Whether a critical point is a maximum, minimum, or inflection point
C The area under the curve
D The y-intercept of the function

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

If f''(c) > 0, the critical point is a local minimum. If f''(c) < 0, it's a local maximum. If f''(c) = 0, the test is inconclusive.

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