Continuity
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Mathematics & Statistics
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Overview
Continuity is a fundamental concept in calculus that describes functions without breaks, jumps, or holes. Just like an unbroken road between two cities or the smooth flow of river water, continuous functions have graphs that can be drawn without lifting the pen. This chapter explores how to determin
Key Concepts
A function f(x) is continuous at
A function f(x) is continuous at point x = a if three conditions are met: (1) f(a) is defined, (2) lim(x→a) f(x) exists, (3) lim(x→a) f(x) = f(a). Exa
Right continuity
Right continuity: lim(x→a⁺) f(x) = f(a), Left continuity: lim(x→a⁻) f(x) = f(a). For piecewise functions like f(x) = x² for x ≤ 1, 2x for x > 1, check
Occurs when lim(x→a) f(x) exists but
Occurs when lim(x→a) f(x) exists but either f(a) is undefined or lim(x→a) f(x) ≠ f(a). Example: f(x) = (x²-4)/(x-2) for x≠2. At x=2, f is undefined bu
Occurs when both left and right
Occurs when both left and right limits exist but are different: lim(x→a⁻) f(x) ≠ lim(x→a⁺) f(x). Example: Greatest integer function [x] at x = 3 has l
Occurs when function approaches ±∞ as
Occurs when function approaches ±∞ as x approaches a point. Example: f(x) = 1/x at x = 0, where lim(x→0⁺) f(x) = +∞ and lim(x→0⁻) f(x) = -∞. Creates v
Learning Objectives
- Define and test continuity of functions at specific points using three essential conditions
- Identify and classify different types of discontinuities (removable, jump, and infinite)
- Analyze continuity of piecewise functions and determine conditions for continuity
- Apply properties of continuous functions to solve complex problems
- Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to prove existence of roots and solutions
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