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Continuity and DifferentiabilityRevision Notes

JEE Mains · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Continuity and Differentiability — key concepts, formulas, and definitions for JEE Mains Mathematics preparation.

Revision Notes — Continuity and Differentiability

Key concepts, formulas, and definitions from Continuity and Differentiability for JEE Mains Mathematics preparation.

Key Topics to Revise

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Continuity of Functions

  • A function f(x) is continuous at x = a if lim(x→a) f(x) = f(a)
  • Three conditions for continuity: function is defined at the point, limit exists, and limit equals function value
  • Functions like polynomials, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic are continuous in their domains
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Types of Discontinuities

  • Removable discontinuities: missing point or isolated point
  • Non-removable discontinuities: jump, infinite, or oscillatory type
  • Greatest integer function [x] has jump discontinuities at all integers
3

Differentiability

  • f'(a) = lim(h→0) [f(a+h) - f(a)]/h, provided limit exists and is finite
  • Left derivative f'(a⁻) and right derivative f'(a⁺) must be equal for differentiability
  • Differentiability implies continuity, but not vice versa
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Continuity and Differentiability of Composite Functions

  • If f and g are continuous, then fog is continuous wherever defined
  • Chain rule: (fog)'(x) = f'(g(x)) · g'(x)
  • Composition can create or remove discontinuities

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Key Concepts

A function f(x) is continuous atDiscontinuities are classified asIf f(x) is continuous on [aA function f(x) is differentiable atIf f(x) is differentiable at x

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What topics are covered in Continuity and Differentiability for JEE Mains?

Continuity and Differentiability is an important chapter in JEE Mains Mathematics. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Continuity of Functions, Types of Discontinuities, Differentiability, Continuity and Differentiability of Composite Functions.

Continuity and Differentiability is a frequently tested chapter in JEE Mains Mathematics. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 44 practice questions available for this chapter.

Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.