Is a general sequence possible for the given data?

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The discussion centers on the exploration of the function fk(x) = {xksin(1/x) for x≠0, 0 for x=0, specifically in the context of determining the highest order derivative and its continuity. The pattern identified shows that for positive integers k, the corresponding highest order derivative n can be expressed as n = floor((k-1)/2). This generalization provides a concise sequence that effectively summarizes the relationship between k and n.

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I finished exploring a family of functions

fk(x) = {xksin(1/x) for x≠0
{0 for x=0
for an assignment in my Analysis course, and I'm supposed to determine the highest order derivative that exists and whether or not it's continuous.

I've noticed a pattern:
k = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, ...}
n = {0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, ...},
where k is a positive integer, and n is the highest order derivative that exists.

I want to save some space on my page by generalizing these results as a sequence. Is this possible, and if so what's the sequence? Thanks.
 
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Would n=floor((k-1)/2) work?
 
Char. Limit said:
Would n=floor((k-1)/2) work?

Yes, I figured it out very recently. Thank you.
 

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