1. The problem asks to analyze the functions given in problems 12 and 13, focusing on finding inflection points (Wendepunkte) and other characteristics.
2. For problem 12, the function is $f(x) = \frac{1}{3}x^3 - x^2$.
3. The first derivative is $f'(x) = x^2 - 2x$.
4. The second derivative is $f''(x) = 2x - 2$.
5. To find inflection points, set $f''(x) = 0$:
$$2x - 2 = 0$$
Add 2 to both sides:
$$2x = 2$$
Divide both sides by 2:
$$x = 1$$
6. Evaluate $f(x)$ at $x=1$:
$$f(1) = \frac{1}{3}(1)^3 - (1)^2 = \frac{1}{3} - 1 = -\frac{2}{3}$$
7. The third derivative is $f'''(x) = 2$, which is nonzero, confirming an inflection point at $W(1|-\frac{2}{3})$.
8. For problem 13, the function is $f(x) = x^5 + 2$.
9. The first derivative is $f'(x) = 5x^4$.
10. The second derivative is $f''(x) = 20x^3$.
11. Set $f''(x) = 0$ to find inflection points:
$$20x^3 = 0$$
Divide both sides by 20:
$$\cancel{20}x^3 = 0 \Rightarrow x^3 = 0$$
12. Solve for $x$:
$$x = 0$$
13. The third derivative is $f'''(x) = 60x^2$.
14. Evaluate $f'''(0)$:
$$f'''(0) = 60 \times 0^2 = 0$$
15. Since the third derivative at $x=0$ is zero, the graph has no inflection points.
Final answers:
- Problem 12: Inflection point at $W(1|-\frac{2}{3})$.
- Problem 13: No inflection points.
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