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In the image you provided, we see a 3D surface plot with three points labeled \(P\), \(Q\), and \(R\). The task asks to classify each labeled point as either a relative maximum, a relative minimum, a saddle point, or not a critical point.

Let's focus on **Point \(P\)** first, since the question highlights this.

1. **Point \(P\)** appears on the side of the surface where it doesn't seem to exhibit any kind of extremum or saddle-like behavior. It is just a regular point on the surface. Thus, **Point \(P\) is not a critical point**, as selected in the options provided.

### Definitions for other points (general guidance):
- **Relative maximum**: A point where the function value is higher than at any nearby points.
- **Relative minimum**: A point where the function value is lower than at any nearby points.
- **Saddle point**: A point where the function curves up in one direction and down in another direction, resulting in neither a maximum nor a minimum.

If you'd like to explore the classification of the other points, \(Q\) and \(R\), or discuss further details about the nature of critical points and saddle points, feel free to ask!

Would you like further clarifications on this? 

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:
1. How do you classify saddle points mathematically in multivariable calculus?
2. What is the difference between absolute and relative extrema?
3. How can second derivatives help classify critical points in 3D graphs?
4. Why are some points "not critical" in a multivariable function?
5. How can contour maps be used to identify critical points on 3D surfaces?

**Tip**: When analyzing critical points, always check the first partial derivatives and use the second derivative test to classify the nature of the points.

Classify each labeled point on the graph, focusing on Point P, and determine if it is a critical point (relative maximum, relative minimum, saddle point, or not a critical point).

Learn how to classify critical points in a 3D surface plot with detailed explanations. This includes identifying relative maxima, minima, and saddle points using multivariable calculus techniques, suitable for high school and college-level students.

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