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Homework Statement
Let f:R->R be defined by f(x)=x^2 for x in Q and x+2 if x in R\Q. Find all points (if any) where f is continuous.
Continuity in real analysis refers to the property of a function where small changes in the input result in small changes in the output. In other words, a function is continuous if its graph has no breaks or holes and can be drawn without lifting the pencil.
Continuity and differentiability are two related but distinct concepts in real analysis. While continuity requires the function to be unbroken and without holes, differentiability requires the function to be smooth and have a defined derivative at every point in its domain.
The three types of continuity in real analysis are pointwise continuity, uniform continuity, and Lipschitz continuity. Pointwise continuity means that the function is continuous at each individual point in its domain. Uniform continuity means that the function is continuous across its entire domain. Lipschitz continuity is a stronger form of uniform continuity that requires the function to have a bounded rate of change.
Continuity and limits are closely related in real analysis. In order for a function to be continuous at a point, the limit of the function at that point must exist and be equal to the value of the function at that point. In other words, continuity is a condition that ensures the existence and equality of limits at a given point.
Some common examples of continuous functions include polynomials, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions. Examples of discontinuous functions include the floor function, the step function, and the Dirichlet function.