Can any one example a function that has limit just in one point

In summary, the conversation discusses a function that has a limit of 0 at x=0 and does not have a limit at any other point. The proof is given using the sequential criterion for limits or epsilon delta.
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hadi amiri 4
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can anyone example a function that has limit just in one point
 
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Let f(x)=x if x is rational and f(x)=0 if x is irrational.
 
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can you prove it
 
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Yup. Pretty easy to see that [tex]\lim_{ x \to 0 } f( x ) = 0[/tex], so we just want to show that it doesn't have a limit anywhere else. To show that it doesn't have a limit at [tex]c\neq0[/tex], take a two sequences approaching c, one along rational numbers and one along irrational numbers, and use the sequential criterion for limits. If you have trouble with that, post what you've tried and I'll fill in the details.
 
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You could also use epsilon delta. Only numbers for which e > 0 might not be true are irrational x, but then you can just choose d = e.
 

1. What is a limit in calculus?

A limit in calculus is a fundamental concept that describes the behavior of a function as the input approaches a specific value. It is used to determine the value of a function at a point where it is not defined or to analyze the continuity of a function.

2. Can a function have a limit at just one point?

Yes, a function can have a limit at just one point. This means that the function approaches a specific value as the input approaches a certain value, but it may not be defined or continuous at that point.

3. What is an example of a function with a limit at just one point?

An example of a function with a limit at just one point is f(x) = (x^2 - 4)/(x - 2). This function has a limit of 4 as x approaches 2. However, it is not defined at x = 2.

4. How is a limit at one point different from a limit at multiple points?

A limit at one point is different from a limit at multiple points in that a limit at one point only describes the behavior of a function at a specific point, while a limit at multiple points describes the behavior of a function at various points in its domain.

5. Why are limits important in calculus?

Limits are important in calculus because they allow us to analyze the behavior of a function and determine its value at points where it may not be defined. They also help us understand the continuity of a function, which is crucial in many mathematical and scientific applications.

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