Ask
your own question, for FREE!
OCW Scholar - Single Variable Calculus
7 Online
f is a function define as f(x)=x^2 for x rational and f(x)=0 for x irrational show f is differentiable at x=0
Still Need Help?
Join the QuestionCove community and study together with friends!
First, let's try to get an intuitive idea of why this function should be continuous at this point and not other points. Basically, it is because the rational x's are approaching 0, and the irrational x's are already there. That's why it should be differentiable at zero and nowhere else. Set up the definition of the derivative in your favorite notation and then use the delta epsilon definition of limit to prove the limit exists. The limit does exist and is equal to O, so the function is differentiable at this point.
Can't find your answer?
Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!
Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Latest Questions
serenitystXrgazer:
Getting sent to anti gay christian covestion camp in a few weeks, any tips. guys i think im cooked.
Aubree:
Guys, what does love feel like? I've been getting a tight chest and when I talk to him my heart rate hangs out around 100-120 beats per min, and when he doe
thereneelg:
ok... anyone have advice?? ...I did Choir all throughout Middle school and have ALWAYS been put in Soprano those three years.
kamariana:
The Byzantine Procopius is known for (5 points) reconquering much of the old Roma
chuckD:
hellp!!! what does it mean to describe a scientist as skeptical Why is sceptical
DoltonCarlee:
So like do y'all know anything about the first world war?
thehearken:
anyone know how to explain this so its easier for me to understand? b(1)=2, b(n)=
2 hours ago
1 Reply
0 Medals
9 hours ago
10 Replies
2 Medals
2 days ago
6 Replies
1 Medal
3 days ago
0 Replies
0 Medals
3 days ago
2 Replies
1 Medal
2 days ago
2 Replies
0 Medals
2 days ago
5 Replies
2 Medals