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A point on a curve where the gradient is zero. This point can be a maximum, a minimum, or a point of inflection.
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Stationary point — Not to be confused with a fixed point where x = f(x). Stationary points (red pluses) and inflection points (green circles). The stationary points in this graph are all relative maxima or relative minima. In mathematics, particularly in calculus,… … Wikipedia
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stationary point — noun Mathematics a point on a curve where the gradient is zero … English new terms dictionary
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Stationary — can mean: In statistics and probability: a stationary process. In mathematics: a stationary point. In mathematics: a stationary set. In physics: a time invariant quantity, such as a constant position or temperature. In physics: a steady state… … Wikipedia
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Point process — In statistics and probability theory, a point process is a type of random process for which any one realisation consists of a set of isolated points either in time or geographical space, or in even more general spaces. For example, the occurrence … Wikipedia
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Stationary fuel cell applications — (or stationary fuel cell power systems) are stationary (Not moving) fuel cell applications that are either connected to the electric grid (distributed generation) to provide supplemental power and as emergency power system for critical areas, or… … Wikipedia
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