One or more options correct
For real numbers and , define for every real , and suppose is continuous on . Which of the following is (are) correct?
- A. and
- B. is differentiable at
- C.
- D. is differentiable at
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Answer: A, C
For , so ; for , dividing by gives ; at the expression equals . Continuity at requires , and at requires . Solving, and (A true). So on and for . At the left derivative is while the right derivative is , so is not differentiable at (B false), and by symmetry the same kink appears at with slopes and (D false). The integral is (C true). Numerical quadrature of the piecewise function reproduces . Answer: A, C.
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