Maxima and Minima
Maxima and Minima: Overview
The topic discusses the properties of maxima and minima with examples. The greatest and smallest values of a function within a certain range are called the maxima and minima, respectively.
Important Questions on Maxima and Minima
Prove that volume of largest cone, which can be inscribed in a sphere, is part of sphere.

A window is in the form of rectangle surmounted by a semi-circular opening. The perimeter of window is . Find the dimensions of window so that it can admit maximum light through the whole opening.

If the height of right circular cylinder of maximum volume that can be inscribed in a sphere of radius is cubic units, then the value of is

An open box is to be made of a square sheet of tin with side by cutting off small squares from each corner and folding the flaps Find the side of small square which is to be cut off so that volume of box is maximum.
