How to check if function is differentiable at a point

In summary, the conversation discusses a complex function and uses the Cauchy Riemann equations to determine its differentiability. The results show that the function is differentiable at (0,0) despite potential concerns about it "blowing" at that point.
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The question is to check where the following complex function is differentiable.

[tex]w=z \left| z\right|[/tex]



[tex]w=\sqrt{x^2+y^2} (x+i y)[/tex]


[tex]u = x\sqrt{x^2+y^2}[/tex]
[tex]v = y\sqrt{x^2+y^2}[/tex]
Using the Cauchy Riemann equations

[tex]\frac{\partial }{\partial x}u=\frac{\partial }{\partial y}v[/tex]
[tex]\frac{\partial }{\partial y}u=-\frac{\partial }{\partial x}v[/tex]


my results:

[tex]\frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}}=\frac{y^2}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{x y}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}}=0[/tex]


solutions says that it's differentiable at (0,0). But doesn't it blow at (0,0)?
 
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What do you mean with "blow"?
The limit of those expressions for x,y -> 0 is well-defined and zero.
 

1. How do I check if a function is differentiable at a specific point?

To check if a function is differentiable at a specific point, we need to first determine if the function is continuous at that point. If the function is continuous, we then need to check if the limit of the difference quotient exists as x approaches the given point. If the limit exists, then the function is differentiable at that point.

2. What is the difference between continuity and differentiability?

Continuity and differentiability are related concepts, but they are not the same. A function is considered continuous at a point if it is defined and has a limit at that point. On the other hand, a function is considered differentiable at a point if it is continuous at that point and has a defined derivative at that point.

3. Can a function be differentiable but not continuous?

No, a function cannot be differentiable but not continuous. If a function is differentiable at a point, it must also be continuous at that point. This is because differentiability requires continuity as a prerequisite.

4. Are all polynomial functions differentiable?

Yes, all polynomial functions are differentiable. This is because polynomial functions are continuous and have a defined derivative at all points.

5. How can I use the definition of differentiability to check if a function is differentiable?

The definition of differentiability states that a function is differentiable at a point if the limit of the difference quotient exists as x approaches that point. To check if a function is differentiable at a point, you can plug in the given point into the difference quotient and evaluate its limit. If the limit exists, then the function is differentiable at that point.

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