In Minima and Maxima?

A high point is called a maximum (plural maxima). A low point is called a minimum (plural minima). The general word for maximum or minimum is extremum (plural extrema). We say local maximum (or minimum) when there may be higher (or lower) points elsewhere but not nearby.

How do you find the maxima and minima?

Answer: Finding out the relative maxima and minima for a function can be done by observing the graph of that function. A relative maxima is the greater point than the points directly beside it at both sides. Whereas, a relative minimum is any point which is lesser than the points directly beside it at both sides.

What is meant by minima and maxima?

Maxima and minima are the maximum or the minimum value of a function within the given set of ranges. For the function, under the entire range, the maximum value of the function is known as the absolute maxima and the minimum value is known as the absolute minima.