Relationship between Differentiability and Continuity at a Point
Important conclusion: If a function f(x) is differentiable at a point x₀, then f(x) must be continuous at x₀. The converse is not true: continuity does not imp…
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Important conclusion: If a function f(x) is differentiable at a point x₀, then f(x) must be continuous at x₀. The converse is not true: continuity does not imply differentiability. Explanation: Differentiability is a stronger condition than continuity. For example, the function f(x) = |x| is continuous but not differentiable at x = 0.
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Definition of the Derivative
Definition of the Derivative 1. Core Concepts The Derivative is the cornerstone of calculus, quantifying how fast a function changes at a specific point. Physical Meaning: Instantaneous Rate of Change (e.g., Velocity is the derivative of Displacement). Geometric Meaning: The Slop…
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