Calculus: Limits and Continuity Quiz
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What is the left hand limit of f(x) as x approaches 0?

  • -1
  • - ∞ (correct)
  • 3
  • 0

At what point is the function f(x) not continuous?

  • x < 1
  • x = 1 (correct)
  • x = 0
  • x > 1

If c = 1, what is the left hand limit of f(x) as x approaches 1?

  • 2
  • -1
  • 3 (correct)
  • 1

What does the notation lim f(x) = -∞ signify?

<p>f(x) becomes smaller than any number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For x > 1, how is the function f(x) defined?

<p>x - 2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates a discontinuity at x = 1 for the function f?

<p>Left limit is not equal to right limit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of f(x) for all x less than 1?

<p>x + 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about the behavior of the log function as x approaches zero?

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What is the relationship between the graphs of y = e^x and y = ln x?

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What is the change of base formula for logarithms represented mathematically?

<p>log_a p = log_b p / log_b a (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the logarithm of a product derived from the logarithms of its factors?

<p>log_b (pq) = log_b p + log_b q (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which case does log_b p^2 simplify to 2 log_b p?

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What is the generalized form of the logarithm when considering a power n?

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Which of the following statements about the domain of the log function is true?

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Which of the following composite functions is continuous at a point c?

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Which equation represents the equality that holds for a logarithmic function concerning its base?

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What is the composition of functions f(x) = sin(x^2) based on the examples provided?

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Which of the following functions is continuous at x = 0, based on the exercises?

<p>f(x) = x - 5. (A), f(x) = 2x^2 - 1. (B), f(x) = 5x - 3. (C), f(x) = |x - 5|. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The function f(x) = |1 – x + |x|| is derived from which two composite functions?

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For which function can we conclude continuity using the theorem if its components are continuous?

<p>f(x) = ln(x), x &gt; 0. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition must hold for f(x) to be continuous at x = 1 according to the examples?

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Which function is not continuous at the point x > 1 based on the examples?

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What can be said about the composition function h(g(x)) if h is continuous?

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What is the value of the function f(x) = x^2 at x = 0?

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Which of the following statements is true for the function f(x) = |x| at x = 0?

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What is the limit of the function f(x) = x + 3 as x approaches 0?

<p>3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the function f(x) defined by f(x) = 1 for x = 0 not continuous?

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At which points is the function f(x) = k continuous?

<p>At every real number. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the function f(x) = x^2 as x approaches 0?

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What does the left-hand limit of the function f(x) = |x| as x approaches 0 yield?

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What can be concluded about the function f(x) = x + 3 when x is not equal to 0?

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What transformation is applied to rewrite the function to express it in terms of $ an \theta$?

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What is the expression for $f'(x)$ after finding the derivative?

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Which method is used to differentiate the function $f(x) = (\sin x)^{\sin x}$?

<p>Using the Logarithmic differentiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the form of $f(x)$ stated in the example for $0 < x < \pi$?

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What result do you obtain when you take the derivative of $\log \sin x$?

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What is the final equation for $2\theta$ derived from $f(x)$?

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When differentiating $f(x) = (\sin x)^{\sin x}$, what terms appear in the derivative?

<p>$\cos x \log(\sin x) + \sin x$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the domain of the function $f(x) = (\sin x)^{\sin x}$ as stated?

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What is the expression for $\frac{du}{dx}$ given that $u = x \cdot \log y$?

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What is the final expression for $\frac{dv}{dx}$ in terms of $v$?

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What does the equation $\log w = x \log x$ represent after differentiating with respect to $x$?

<p>$\frac{dw}{dx} = x \cdot (1 + \log x)$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct expression for $\log v$ given $v = xy$?

<p>$\log v = y \log x$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of $w = x^x$ with respect to $x$?

<p>$\frac{dw}{dx} = w(\log x + 1)$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does $\frac{du}{dx}$ for $u = x \cdot \log y$ differ from the expression for $\frac{dv}{dx}$ for $v = xy$?

<p>$\frac{du}{dx}$ includes a term for $\log y$ while $\frac{dv}{dx}$ does not. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the derived expression $\frac{dv}{dx} = v\left(\frac{y}{x} + \log x\right)$, what role does $\log x$ play?

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If we have $\frac{dy}{dx}$ included within the differentiation process, what does this imply?

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Flashcards

Continuity at a point

A function is continuous at a point if the limit of the function as x approaches that point equals the function's value at that point.

Limit of a function at a point

The value a function approaches as the input (x) gets closer and closer to a particular point, without necessarily reaching that point.

Function defined at a point

A function is defined at a point if the function has a value at that input.

Continuity of a constant function

A constant function (like f(x) = k) is continuous for all real numbers, because the limit and the function value are equal at any point.

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Discontinuity

A point where a function is not continuous. It has a jump, hole, or asymptote at that point.

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Left-hand limit

The value a function approaches as x approaches a point from values less than that point.

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Right-hand limit

The value a function approaches as x approaches a point from values greater than that point.

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Polynomial function

A function that can be written as a sum of powers of x multiplied by constants (example: x^2 + 3x - 1).

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Function continuity at a point

A function is continuous at a point if the limit of the function as x approaches that point equals the function's value at that point.

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Limit approaching -∞

As x approaches a certain value, the function's value can get arbitrarily small (negative).

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Piecewise Function

A function defined by multiple sub-functions, each applying to a specific portion of the input.

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Point of discontinuity

A point where the left-hand and right-hand limits of a function do not match.

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Continuous function

A function where the graph can be drawn without lifting the pen.

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Composite Function Continuity

If function g is continuous at c and function f is continuous at g(c), then the composite function (f o g) is continuous at c.

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Composite Function (f o g)

The composite function (f o g) is formed by applying function g first, then applying function f to the result.

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Continuity of |x|

The absolute value function |x| is continuous for all real numbers.

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Continuity of Polynomial Functions

All polynomial functions are continuous for all real numbers.

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Continuity of Sum and Product

If f and g are continuous functions, then their sum (f + g) and product (f * g) are also continuous.

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Is f(x) = 5x - 3 continuous at x = 0?

Yes. The limit as x approaches 0 of f(x) is -3, which is equal to f(0).

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Is f(x) = 2x^2 - 1 continuous at x = 3?

Yes. The limit as x approaches 3 of f(x) is 17, which is equal to f(3).

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Logarithmic Growth

The log function increases without bound as x increases. This means the graph rises as you move from left to right.

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Logarithm near zero

As x gets closer and closer to zero, the value of log(x) gets infinitely smaller. It never actually reaches zero.

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Logarithmic Mirror Image

The graphs of y = e^x and y = ln(x) are symmetrical reflections of each other across the line y = x.

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Change of Base Formula

This formula allows you to express the logarithm of a number in one base (a) in terms of the logarithm of the same number in a different base (b).

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Logarithm of a product

The logarithm of a product is equal to the sum of the logarithms of the individual factors.

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Logarithm of a power

The logarithm of a power is equal to the exponent multiplied by the logarithm of the base.

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Logarithm of a quotient

The logarithm of a quotient is equal to the logarithm of the numerator minus the logarithm of the denominator.

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e^log(x) = x?

This is true only if x is a positive real number. The domain of the log function is restricted to positive values, thus the expression is only valid for x > 0.

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Derivative of u = y^x

The derivative of u = y^x with respect to x is du/dx = y^x(x/y * dy/dx + log y).

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Derivative of v = xy

The derivative of v = xy with respect to x is dv/dx = xy(y/x * dy/dx + log x).

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Derivative of w = x^x

The derivative of w = x^x with respect to x is dw/dx = x^x(1 + log x).

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Logarithmic Differentiation

A technique used to find the derivative of functions where a variable is raised to a function of itself, like in x^x. It involves taking the natural logarithm of both sides and applying implicit differentiation.

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Implicit Differentiation

A technique used to find the derivative of a function that is not explicitly defined in terms of a single variable. It involves differentiating both sides of an equation with respect to a variable, often using the chain rule.

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Chain Rule

A rule in calculus used to find the derivative of a composite function. It states that the derivative of a composite function is the product of the derivative of the outer function evaluated at the inner function and the derivative of the inner function.

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Product Rule

A rule in calculus used to find the derivative of the product of two functions. It states that the derivative of the product of two functions is the first function times the derivative of the second plus the second function times the derivative of the first.

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Composite Function

A function formed by combining two or more functions, where the output of one function becomes the input of another. It's written as f(g(x)).

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Rewrite using tan θ

To simplify a function with complex expressions, substitute '2x' with 'tan θ' to express the function in terms of trigonometric functions.

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Derivative of (sin x)sin x

The derivative of the function (sin x)sin x, for 0 < x < π, is found using logarithmic differentiation and chain rule.

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Derivative of tan^-1(2x)

The derivative of the inverse tangent function of 2x is 2/(1 + 4x^2), derived using the chain rule.

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Derivative of (sin x)sin x using logarithmic differentiation

The derivative of (sin x)sin x is cos x log (sin x) + sin x * (1/sin x) * cos x, obtained by differentiating the logarithmic form of the function.

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Derivative of (sin x)sin x using the chain rule

The derivative of (sin x)sin x is cos x sin x + sin x cos x, obtained by differentiating the function using the chain rule.

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Study Notes

Continuity and Differentiability

  • Functions are continuous at a point if the limit of the function at that point equals the function's value at that point.
  • A function is continuous on its entire domain if it is continuous at every point within that domain.
  • The sum, difference, product, and quotient of continuous functions are themselves continuous, with some stipulations for quotients.
  • Every differentiable function is continuous, but the converse isn't always true.
  • The chain rule is used for differentiating composite functions. It involves the derivative of the outer function and the derivative of the inner function.
  • Several standard derivatives are frequently used.

Logarithmic Differentiation

  • Logarithmic differentiation is a technique for finding the derivative of a function that involves taking the logarithm of the function first, then differentiating implicitly.
  • It's particularly helpful for functions that have a complicated form or have powers or products of functions.

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

  • Exponential functions (like ax) consistently increase or decrease as x increases/decreases, depending on the base. 
  • The growth rate of exponential functions is often faster compared to polynomials.
  • Log functions are the inverse of exponential functions and return the power required to get a specific result from a base.
  • Log functions have a restricted domain (typically positive values).
  • Logarithmic functions (like logbx) grow much more slowly than exponential functions.

Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions

  • Derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions (like sin−1x) have specific relationships.
  • The domain of these inverse functions is often limited to specific ranges or intervals of x values.
  • The derivatives involve square roots and can appear complex but have consistent relationships when calculated correctly.

Higher-Order Derivatives

  • The second-order derivative is the derivative of the first-order derivative.
  • Higher-order derivatives can be calculated recursively by continuously applying the differentiation rules.

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