Summary of Continuity and Differentiability

Main Ideas and Concepts

• Continuity:
  • A function is continuous on an interval if there are no breaks, jumps, or missing points in the graph.
  • Types of discontinuities:
    • Jump Discontinuity: A sudden change in function values; the graph does not connect.
    • Removable Discontinuity: A "hole" in the graph where a limit exists but the function is not defined.
    • Infinite Discontinuity: Occurs at vertical asymptotes where the function approaches infinity.
• Differentiability:
  • A function is differentiable at a point if its derivative exists at that point.
  • Differentiability is related to the Continuity of the first derivative.
  • A function can be continuous but not differentiable if it has sharp turns or corners.
• Graphical Examples:
  • The Absolute Value Function is continuous but not differentiable at the vertex (sharp turn).
  • Piecewise Functions require checking Continuity and Differentiability at the boundaries.
• Three-Step Continuity Test:
  • To determine Continuity at a point:
    • Check if the left-hand limit equals the right-hand limit.
    • Ensure the function is defined at that point.
    • Confirm that the limit equals the function value at that point.
• Practice Problems:
  • The video encourages viewers to solve practice problems involving Piecewise Functions and analyze their Continuity and Differentiability.

Methodology for Analyzing Continuity and Differentiability

• For Continuity:
  • Evaluate limits from the left and right at the point of interest.
  • Check if the function is defined at that point.
  • Ensure the limits match the function value.
• For Differentiability:
  • If the function is continuous, find the first derivative.
  • Check the Continuity of the first derivative using the same three-step test.
  • If the first derivative is not continuous, the original function is not differentiable.

Key Examples Discussed

• Absolute Value Function: Continuous everywhere but not differentiable at zero due to a sharp turn.
• Piecewise Functions: Evaluated for Continuity and Differentiability at the joining point.
• Functions with Vertical Tangents: Continuous but not differentiable at points where the slope is undefined.

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