MHB 4.2.251 AP calculus exam concave ?

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The discussion revolves around the function g = e^{-t^2} and its properties regarding concavity and inflection points. It is noted that g has an inflection point at x=1, with g' being positive for all x in the interval (0,2), indicating that g is increasing. Additionally, the second derivative g'' is greater than zero for all x in (0,2), suggesting that g is concave up. The area accumulation function g'(x) is defined as the integral of e^{-t^2} from 0 to x, demonstrating the increasing nature of g' within the specified range. Overall, the analysis highlights the relationship between the function's derivatives and its graphical behavior.
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ok this one baffled me a little
but isn't $g = e^{-t^2}$and the graph of that has an inflection point at x=1
 

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$g’ > 0 \text{ for all } x \in (0,2) \implies g \text{ is increasing}$

$g’’ = e^{-x^2} > 0 \text{ for all } x \in (0,2) \implies g \text{ is concave up}$
 

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karush said:
how?

how what?
 
$\displaystyle g'(x) = \int_0^x e^{-t^2} \, dt$ is the area accumulation function shown in the graph.

$$\color{red}{g'(0.5) = \int_0^{0.5} e^{-t^2} \, dt} < \color{blue}{g'(1) = \int_0^1 e^{-t^2} \, dt} < \color{green}{g'(1.5) = \int_0^{1.5} e^{-t^2} \, dt}$$
 

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