In a nonlinear optimization problem
A)the objective function is a nonlinear function of the constraints.
B)all the constraints are nonlinear only when the objective is to maximize the function of the decision variables.
C)at least one term in the objective function or a constraint is nonlinear.
D)both the objective function and the constraints must have all nonlinear terms.

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In a nonlinear optimization problem, at least one term in the objective function or a constraint is nonlinear. This means that the function cannot be expressed in a linear form (i.e. a straight line), and more complex mathematical techniques are required to solve the problem. It is not necessary for both the objective function and constraints to have all nonlinear terms, and option A and B are incorrect. Option D is also incorrect as it is too restrictive - some linear terms may still be present in the problem.

In a Nonlinear Optimization Problem