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Continuity and Differentiability

CBSE · Class 12 · Mathematics

Flashcards for Continuity and Differentiability — CBSE Class 12 Mathematics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Continuity

Define continuity of a function at a point x = c.

Answer

A function f is continuous at x = c if: 1. f(c) exists (function is defined at c) 2. lim(x→c) f(x) exists 3. lim(x→c) f(x) = f(c) In other words, the limit of the function at c equals the value of th

Card 2Continuity

What is the intuitive meaning of continuity? How can you visualize it?

Answer

Intuitively, a function is continuous at a point if you can draw its graph around that point without lifting your pen from the paper. There should be no breaks, jumps, or holes in the graph at that po

Card 3Continuity

If f(x) = {1 if x < 0, 2 if x ≥ 0}, is this function continuous at x = 0? Explain.

Answer

No, the function is not continuous at x = 0. - Left hand limit: lim(x→0⁻) f(x) = 1 - Right hand limit: lim(x→0⁺) f(x) = 2 - f(0) = 2 Since left and right hand limits are not equal, the limit at x = 0

Card 4Continuity

State the properties of continuous functions regarding algebraic operations.

Answer

If f and g are continuous functions, then: 1. (f ± g)(x) = f(x) ± g(x) is continuous 2. (f · g)(x) = f(x) · g(x) is continuous 3. (f/g)(x) = f(x)/g(x) is continuous wherever g(x) ≠ 0 Sum, difference,

Card 5Differentiability

Define differentiability of a function at a point x = c.

Answer

A function f is differentiable at x = c if the derivative f'(c) exists, i.e., f'(c) = lim(h→0) [f(c+h) - f(c)]/h exists. Alternatively, f is differentiable at c if both left and right derivatives exi

Card 6Differentiability

What is the relationship between continuity and differentiability?

Answer

Every differentiable function is continuous, but the converse is not true. If f is differentiable at x = c, then f is continuous at x = c. However, a function can be continuous at a point but not dif

Card 7Chain Rule

State the Chain Rule for differentiation.

Answer

If f = v ∘ u (composite function), t = u(x), and both dt/dx and dv/dt exist, then: df/dx = (dv/dt) × (dt/dx) In other words, the derivative of a composite function is the product of the derivatives

Card 8Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Find the derivative of sin⁻¹(x).

Answer

d/dx(sin⁻¹x) = 1/√(1-x²) This formula is valid for -1 < x < 1, which is the domain of sin⁻¹(x).

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