The Fresnel function , which has been used in optics and highway design, is defined as


(a) Determine all values of between -3 and 3 where this function has a local maximum value.

List all of these values in increasing order. If any blanks are unused, type an upper-case "N" in the corresponding blank.

Local maximum 1: =

Local maximum 2: =

Local maximum 3: =

Local maximum 4: =

Local maximum 5: =

Local maximum 6: =


(b) On what intervals is the function concave upward? There may be more than one correct answer -- you must choose all of the correct intervals to receive full credit on this part.











(c) Use a graph to solve the following equation for , correct to two decimal places:

You can earn partial credit on this problem.