Let f:M->N be a smooth function between two smooth manifolds. Then p in M is a critical point if dfp is not surjective.

Ricky Arias

Ricky Arias

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2022-11-12

Let f : M N be a smooth function between two smooth manifolds. Then p M is a critical point if d f p is not surjective.

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Ricardo Weiss

Ricardo Weiss

Beginner2022-11-13Added 12 answers

It's quite correct, just that when all tangent vectors at p because it is fixed at each point but since the regular point, d f p wouldn't be surjective due to the point of fixation.

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