Why did Ferdinand Magellan explore

Magellan's primary goal was to prove that by sailing to the West he can reach Asia.

Explanation:

Magellan's expedition (1519-1522) was one of the most famous ones during the Age of Exploration. He continued what Columbus and other started and that is to find water route to Asia by sailing to the West. He managed to circle practically the whole Earth, although he died eventually during expedition, and his expedition is often regarded as a prove that the Earth is not flat.

local max is .5

step-by-step explanation:

the local maximum is for x values between 2 and 4

it looks like the x value is 2.5 and the y value is .5

intimacy, passion and commitment are the components of a interpersonal relationship emphasized in the triangular theory of love by robert sternberg.

the triangular theory of love says love can be comprehend as this componest form the vertices of a triangle.  

intimacy relates to feelings such as of closeness and connection;

passion relates the drives that brings people together, as physical attraction.

commitment relates to the being in a long-term relationship.