Math Problem Statement

The figure shows the graph of f. Is f continuous at x = 1? (Enter Y or N.) Is f continuous at x = 2?
Is f continuous at x = 3?
Is f continuous at x = 4?
Is f differentiable at x = 1?
Is f differentiable at x = 2?
Is f differentiable at x = 3?
Is f differentiable at x = 4?

The figure shows the graph of g. Is g differentiable at x = 1?
Is g differentiable at x = 2?
Is g differentiable at x = 3?
Is g differentiable at x = 4?

The figure shows the graph of f. Is f continuous at x = 1? Is f continuous at x = 2? Is f continuous at x = 3? Is f continuous at x = 4? Is f differentiable at x = 1? Is f differentiable at x = 2? Is f differentiable at x = 3? Is f differentiable at x = 4? The figure shows the graph of g. Is g differentiable at x = 1? Is g differentiable at x = 2? Is g differentiable at x = 3? Is g differentiable at x = 4?

Solution

Let's analyze the graphs of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) to answer the continuity and differentiability questions.

Continuity of f(x)f(x):

  • At x=1x = 1: The graph shows a jump discontinuity at x=1x = 1, where the function jumps from an open circle to a filled circle. Therefore, f(x)f(x) is not continuous at x=1x = 1.
  • At x=2x = 2: The graph is continuous at x=2x = 2, as there are no breaks or jumps. f(x)f(x) is continuous at x=2x = 2.
  • At x=3x = 3: Similarly, there is no break in the graph at x=3x = 3, so f(x)f(x) is continuous at x=3x = 3.
  • At x=4x = 4: The graph is continuous at x=4x = 4, with no jump or discontinuity. f(x)f(x) is continuous at x=4x = 4.

Differentiability of f(x)f(x):

  • At x=1x = 1: Since f(x)f(x) is not continuous at x=1x = 1, it cannot be differentiable there. f(x)f(x) is not differentiable at x=1x = 1.
  • At x=2x = 2: The graph has a sharp corner at x=2x = 2, which means the derivative is not defined. f(x)f(x) is not differentiable at x=2x = 2.
  • At x=3x = 3: The graph is smooth at x=3x = 3, so it is differentiable. f(x)f(x) is differentiable at x=3x = 3.
  • At x=4x = 4: There is a sharp corner at x=4x = 4, so f(x)f(x) is not differentiable at x=4x = 4.

Differentiability of g(x)g(x):

  • At x=1x = 1: The graph is smooth at x=1x = 1, so g(x)g(x) is differentiable at x=1x = 1.
  • At x=2x = 2: There is a sharp corner at x=2x = 2, so g(x)g(x) is not differentiable at x=2x = 2.
  • At x=3x = 3: The graph is smooth at x=3x = 3, so g(x)g(x) is differentiable at x=3x = 3.
  • At x=4x = 4: Again, a sharp corner appears at x=4x = 4, so g(x)g(x) is not differentiable at x=4x = 4.

Summary of Answers:

  • ff continuous at x=1x = 1: N
  • ff continuous at x=2x = 2: Y
  • ff continuous at x=3x = 3: Y
  • ff continuous at x=4x = 4: Y
  • ff differentiable at x=1x = 1: N
  • ff differentiable at x=2x = 2: N
  • ff differentiable at x=3x = 3: Y
  • ff differentiable at x=4x = 4: N
  • gg differentiable at x=1x = 1: Y
  • gg differentiable at x=2x = 2: N
  • gg differentiable at x=3x = 3: Y
  • gg differentiable at x=4x = 4: N

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Here are 5 relative questions:

  1. What is the relationship between continuity and differentiability?
  2. How do sharp corners affect the differentiability of a function?
  3. Can a function be differentiable but not continuous? Why or why not?
  4. How do we interpret open and closed circles on a graph in terms of function values?
  5. What is the importance of the derivative in analyzing the smoothness of a curve?

Tip: If a function has a sharp corner or cusp, it means the left-hand and right-hand derivatives differ, making it non-differentiable at that point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Continuity
Differentiability
Graph Analysis

Formulas

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Theorems

Continuity Theorem
Differentiability Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Calculus)