The function f(x) = x^2 sin(1/x) for x ≠ 0 and f(0) = 0 is differentiable at x =

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Q1
The function f(x) = x^2 sin(1/x) for x ≠ 0 and f(0) = 0 is differentiable at x = 0. True or False?
  1. True
  2. False
  3. Depends on x
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Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

The function f(x) = x^2 sin(1/x) for x ≠ 0 and f(0) = 0 is differentiable at x = 0. True or False?
  • Step 1: Understand the function f(x) = x^2 sin(1/x) for x ≠ 0 and f(0) = 0.
  • Step 2: To check if f(x) is differentiable at x = 0, we need to find the derivative f'(0).
  • Step 3: The derivative f'(0) is defined as the limit of (f(x) - f(0)) / (x - 0) as x approaches 0.
  • Step 4: Since f(0) = 0, we can rewrite the limit as limit of f(x) / x as x approaches 0.
  • Step 5: Substitute f(x) into the limit: limit of (x^2 sin(1/x)) / x as x approaches 0.
  • Step 6: Simplify the expression: limit of x sin(1/x) as x approaches 0.
  • Step 7: As x approaches 0, sin(1/x) oscillates between -1 and 1, so x sin(1/x) approaches 0.
  • Step 8: Therefore, the limit exists and equals 0, which means f'(0) = 0.
  • Step 9: Since the derivative exists at x = 0, f(x) is differentiable at that point.
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