Model of a cubic surface

Model of a cubic surface whose tangent plane is horizontal at a

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Model of a cubic surface whose tangent plane is horizontal at a
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Model of a cubic surface whose tangent plane is horizontal at a node and also at a true maximum

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1936-287/3
Materials:
oak (wood), paint and lacquer
Measurements:
overall: 133 mm x 152 mm x 128 mm, 0.558 kg
type:
surface model (plaster)
credit:
Mr J. Harvey