NDA2013MathematicsContinuity and DifferentiabilityActual
A function f: R R is defined as f(x)=x^2 for x 0 and f(x)=-x for x 0 . Consider the following statements in respect of the above function: 1. The function is continuous at x=0 . 2. The function is differentiable at x=0 . Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Options
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
A. 1 only
Step-by-step solution
Test of continuity at x=0 R f(x)= _ x 0⁺ x^2=0 L f(x)= _ x 0⁻ (-x)=0 also, f(0)=(0)^2=0 Hence, f(x) is continuous at x=0 Differentiability f^ (x) for (x 0)=2 x f^ (0)=0f^ (x) for (x 0)=-1 f^ (0)=-1 Hence, f(x) is not differentiable at x=0 .