Math Problem Statement

Which of the following is true for the function f(x) = x^2 sin(sin(1/x)) with f(0) = 0? Options include (A) differentiable everywhere, (B) f'(0) ≠ 0, and (C) f'(0) = 0.

Solution

To solve this problem, let's analyze the function f(x)=x2sin(sin(1x))f(x) = x^2 \sin\left(\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)\right) with the condition f(0)=0f(0) = 0. We need to check which statements (A), (B), or (C) are correct:

1. Differentiability Everywhere

To be differentiable everywhere, the function must have a derivative at every point, including at x=0x = 0.

The behavior of f(x)f(x) around x=0x = 0 is key. As xx approaches 0, 1x\frac{1}{x} becomes very large, leading sin(sin(1x))\sin(\sin(\frac{1}{x})) to oscillate rapidly between -1 and 1. Since f(x)f(x) is multiplied by x2x^2, which approaches 0 as xx approaches 0, this might make f(x)f(x) well-behaved at 0.

Let's analyze the derivative:

f(x)=ddx(x2sin(sin(1x))).f'(x) = \frac{d}{dx}\left(x^2 \sin\left(\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)\right)\right).

We need to apply the product rule: f(x)=2xsin(sin(1x))+x2ddx(sin(sin(1x))).f'(x) = 2x \sin\left(\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)\right) + x^2 \frac{d}{dx}\left(\sin\left(\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)\right)\right).

The derivative ddx(sin(sin(1x)))\frac{d}{dx}\left(\sin\left(\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)\right)\right) will involve differentiating sin(1x)\sin(\frac{1}{x}), which becomes very large and oscillates quickly as xx approaches 0. This results in the derivative not having a limit as x0x \to 0, suggesting f(x)f'(x) does not exist at x=0x = 0. Therefore, f(x)f(x) is not differentiable everywhere, eliminating option (A).

2. Checking f(0)0f'(0) \neq 0 and f(0)=0f'(0) = 0

Since we have established that f(x)f'(x) does not exist at x=0x = 0, this directly implies:

  • f(0)0f'(0) \neq 0 is false.
  • f(0)=0f'(0) = 0 is also false.

This eliminates options (B) and (C).

Conclusion:

Since none of the conditions (A), (B), or (C) are true, the correct answer would be based on verifying the listed options. However, none of the provided combinations match this, which suggests a likely issue with the options given.

Would you like a detailed explanation of the derivatives around x=0x = 0, or any clarification on specific parts? Here are some related questions:

  1. How can we formally prove whether f(x)f(x) is differentiable at x=0x = 0?
  2. What happens to sin(sin(1x))\sin(\sin(\frac{1}{x})) as x0x \to 0?
  3. Can a function be continuous but not differentiable at a point? Why?
  4. How does the behavior of x2x^2 near 0 influence the overall function?
  5. What techniques are useful in determining the differentiability of a function with oscillatory behavior?

Tip: When dealing with oscillatory functions, especially involving terms like 1x\frac{1}{x}, check if the function limits exist and are well-defined, as rapid oscillations can disrupt differentiability.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Oscillatory functions
Continuity

Formulas

f'(x) = d/dx[x^2 * sin(sin(1/x))]
Product rule for derivatives

Theorems

Product Rule
Differentiability and Continuity at a Point

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12