To answer the questions for the function $f' (x) = (9 \sin x - 9)(2 \cos x + 1)$ over the interval $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$, we need to analyze the behavior of the derivative.

Part (a): Critical Points

1. Find the critical points of $f$ by setting $f'(x) = 0$.

   $f' (x) = (9 \sin x - 9)(2 \cos x + 1) = 0$

   This equation will be zero if either $9 \sin x - 9 = 0$ or $2 \cos x + 1 = 0$.

   • For $9 \sin x - 9 = 0$: $\sin x = 1$ This happens when $x = \frac{\pi}{2}$.

   • For $2 \cos x + 1 = 0$: $\cos x = -\frac{1}{2}$ This occurs at $x = \frac{2\pi}{3}$ and $x = \frac{4\pi}{3}$.

   So, the critical points of $f$ are $x = \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{2\pi}{3},$ and $\frac{4\pi}{3}$.

Part (b): Intervals of Increasing or Decreasing

To determine where $f$ is increasing or decreasing, we examine the sign of $f'(x)$ around the critical points.

1. Interval Analysis:
   • When $f'(x) > 0$, $f$ is increasing.
   • When $f'(x) < 0$, $f$ is decreasing.

By evaluating the sign of each factor in $f'(x) = (9 \sin x - 9)(2 \cos x + 1)$ on intervals between the critical points, we can determine the intervals of increase and decrease.

Part (c): Local Maximum and Minimum Values

Using the first derivative test around each critical point, we can classify them as local maxima, minima, or neither.

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Would you like a more detailed breakdown for any part, or is there a specific question among the parts you'd like to focus on? Here are five follow-up questions related to this problem:

1. How can we verify if a critical point is a local maximum or minimum using the first derivative test?
2. What is the significance of the critical points in understanding the graph of $f$?
3. How can we use the second derivative to classify critical points instead?
4. What are other ways to determine intervals of increasing or decreasing for a function?
5. How does the periodic nature of trigonometric functions affect finding critical points?

Tip: Remember that for trigonometric functions, critical points often repeat periodically, so make sure to check the specified interval for all relevant points.