Given a piecewise, prove that it is continous and differentiable

In summary, a piecewise function is a mathematical function that has different behaviors or expressions for different intervals of its input values. To prove that it is continuous, one must show that the limit of the function as it approaches the joining points is equal to the function value at that point. A function is differentiable if it has a derivative at every point in its domain, representing the rate of change at that point. To prove that a piecewise function is differentiable, one must show that the derivative exists at each point and is equal to the limit of the difference quotient. Finally, a piecewise function can be both continuous and differentiable if it meets the criteria for both, meaning that it is continuous at the joining points and has a derivative
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1. Homework Statement
For f(x)= { sin(x)/x if x≠0 , 1 if x=0. (a) Show that f is continuous and differentiable for all x. (b) Show the derivative f'(x) is continous.


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3. The Attempt at a Solution
I know that if f is differentiable it is continous, so I need to focus on x=0 to show that the function is differentiable. And now I'm stuck lol
 
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Write down the definition of the derivative at x=0.
 

Related to Given a piecewise, prove that it is continous and differentiable

1. What is a piecewise function?

A piecewise function is a mathematical function that is defined by different formulas or rules for different parts of its domain. This means that the function has different behaviors or expressions for different intervals or "pieces" of its input values.

2. How do you prove that a piecewise function is continuous?

To prove that a piecewise function is continuous, you need to show that the function is continuous at each point where the pieces of the function are joined together. This can be done by checking that the limit of the function as it approaches the joining point from both sides is equal to the function value at that point.

3. What does it mean for a function to be differentiable?

A function is differentiable if it has a derivative at every point in its domain. This means that the function has a well-defined tangent line at each point, and the derivative represents the rate of change of the function at that point.

4. How do you prove that a piecewise function is differentiable?

To prove that a piecewise function is differentiable, you need to show that the function is differentiable at each point in its domain. This can be done by checking that the derivative of the function exists at each point and is equal to the limit of the difference quotient as it approaches that point.

5. Can a piecewise function be both continuous and differentiable?

Yes, a piecewise function can be both continuous and differentiable as long as it meets the criteria for both. This means that the function is continuous at each point where the pieces are joined together, and the derivative exists at each point in its domain.

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