CHAPTER-5

CONTINUITY & DIFFERENTIABILITY

04 MARK TYPE QUESTIONS
Q. NO QUESTION MARK
1. A potter made a mud vessel, where the shape of the pot is based on 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥 − 3| +
|𝑥 − 2| ,
where 𝑓(𝑥) represents the height of the pot.
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(i) When 𝑥 > 4 What will be the height in terms of 𝑥 ?

𝑑𝑦
(ii) What is at 𝑥 = 3
𝑑𝑥
(iii) If the potter is trying to make a pot using the function (𝑥) = [𝑥] , will he
get a pot or not? Why?
Or
When the 𝑥 value lies between (2,3) then the function is= ?

2. Reena started to read the notes on the topic ‘Differentiability’ which she has prepared in the
class of Mathematics. She wanted to solve the questions based on this topic, which teacher
gave as home work. She has written following matter in her notes:
Let 𝑓(𝑥) be a real valued function, then its Left Hand Derivative (LHD) is: 4
𝑓(𝑎 − ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑎)
𝑓 ′ (𝑎) =
−ℎ
Right Hand Derivative (RHD) is:
𝑓(𝑎 + ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑎)
𝑓 ′ (𝑎) =
ℎ
Also, a function 𝑓(𝑥) is said to be differentiable at = 𝑎 , if its LHD and RHD at 𝑥 = 𝑎 exist
and are equal.
𝑥2 3𝑥 13
For the function 𝑓(𝑥) = {|𝑥 − 3| , 𝑥≥1 4 − 2 + 4 , 𝑥<1
(i) Find the value of 𝑓 ′ (1) .
(ii) Find the value of 𝑓 ′ (2) .
(iii) Check the differentiability of the function at 𝑥 = 1 .
Or
Check the differentiability of the given function at 𝑥 = 1 .

𝑓(𝑥) = {𝑥 3 − 1 , 1 < 𝑥 < ∞𝑥−1 , −∞<𝑥 ≤1

3. If a real valued function 𝑓(𝑥) is finitely derivable at any point of its domain it is necessarily
continuous at that point .but its converse need not be true .
e.g Every polynomial ,constant functions are both continuous as well as differentiable and
inverse trigonometric functions are continuous and differentiable in their domain etc.
Based on the above information ,answer the following question ,
[i] Write the interval in which the function 4
𝑓(𝑥) = cos −1 𝑥 is always continuous .
3𝑥, 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≤ 0
[ii] Show that the function𝑓(𝑥) = { is continuous at x= 0
0, 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 > 0
[iii]show that the function 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥 − 2|,𝑥 ∈ 𝑅, is continuous at 𝑥 = 2 OR
𝜋
show that 𝑓(𝑥) = | cos 2𝑥| is continuous at 𝑥 = 4
4. Sometimes 𝑥 and 𝑦 are given as functions of one another variable , say 𝑥 = ∅(𝑡), 𝑦 = 𝜑(𝑡)
are two functions and t is a variable . in such a case , a 𝑥 and 𝑦 are called parametric
equations and t is called the parameter.
To find the derivatives of parametric functions ,we use the following steps .
(i) First, write the given parametric functions suppose 𝑥 = 𝑓(𝑡) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑡) where 𝑡 is a
parameter .
(ii) Differentiate both functions separately w.r.t parameter t by using suitable formula, i.e,
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑦
find 𝑑𝑡 & 𝑑𝑡
(iii). Divide the derivative of one function w.r.t parameter by the derivative of second
𝑑𝑦
function w.r.t parameter , to get required value, i.e 𝑑𝑥 . 4
𝑑𝑦
𝑑𝑦 𝑔′ (𝑡)
Thus , 𝑑𝑥 = 𝑑𝑡
𝑑𝑥 = 𝑓′ (𝑡) 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑓 ′ (𝑡) ≠ 0
𝑑𝑡
On the basis of above information , answer the following questions.
𝑑𝑦
[i] if 𝑥 = log 𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = cos 𝑡 , ,then find 𝑑𝑥
𝑑𝑦 2
[ii]if 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑡 3 and 𝑦 = 𝑡 2 + 1 , then find 𝑑𝑥 𝑎𝑡 𝑡 = 3
𝑑𝑦 𝜋
[iii] if 𝑥 = cos 𝑡 + sin 𝑡 and 𝑦 = sin 𝑡 − cos 𝑡 , ,then find 𝑎𝑡 𝑡 = . OR
𝑑𝑥 2
𝑑𝑦 𝜋
If 𝑥 = 4 cos 𝑡 and = 8 tan 𝑡 , then find 𝑎𝑡 𝑡 = .
𝑑𝑥 4
5. Differentiate y = (sinx) x + sin - 1√x with respect to x
6. If y = tan-1{
√1+x – √1 −x dy
} , find dx
√1+x + √1 − x

7. Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same:

If a relation between x and y is such that y cannot be expressed in terms of x, then y is called
implicit function of x.

Assume a function, y = 6𝑥 2 -11𝑒 𝑦

This function can be rewritten as

y+11𝑒 𝑦 = 6𝑥 2

But it is not possible to completely separate and represent it as a function of y. This type of
function is known as an implicit function.
To differentiate an implicit function, we consider y as a function of x and then we use the
chain rule to differentiate any term consisting of y.
Now to differentiate the above function, we differentiate directly w.r.t. x the entire function.
This step basically indicates the use of chain rule.
 i.e.,
𝑑𝑦
=d(11𝑒 𝑦 )/dx = d(6𝑥 2 ) /dx
𝑑𝑥

𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑦
+11𝑒 𝑦 = 12x
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥

𝑑𝑦
(1+11𝑒 𝑦 ) = 12x
𝑑𝑥

𝑑𝑦
=12x /(1+11𝑒 𝑦 )
𝑑𝑥

𝑑𝑦
Q1) If 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 𝑦+x 𝑦 2 + 𝑦 3 =81, the find 𝑑𝑥 . (1)
Q2) Find the slope of the tangent to the cure y= 𝑥 2 + 6 𝑦 2 + 𝑥𝑦. (1)
𝑑𝑦 𝜋
Q3) Find 𝑑𝑥 at x=1, y= 4 if 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥𝑦 = 𝐾. (2)
8. Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same:

Reena started to read the notes on the topic 'differentiability' which she has prepared in the
class of mathematics. She wanted to solve the questions based on this topic, which teacher
gave as home work. She has written following matter in her notes:
Let f(x) be a real valued function, then its Left-Hand derivative (LHD) is:

f(a−h)− f(a) 𝑛
L f ' (a) = lim ( )
ℎ→0 −h

Right Hand Derivative (RHD) is :

f(a+h)− f(a) 𝑛
Rf '(a) = lim ( )
ℎ→0 h

Also, a function f(x) is said to be differentiable at x = a if its LHD and RHD at x = a exist and
one equal.
|x-31, x ≥1
|x − 3|, 𝑥 ≥ 1
For the function, f(x) =𝑓(𝑥) = {𝑥 2 3𝑥 13
− 2 + 4 , 𝑥<1
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Q1) Find the value of f '(-1). (1)

Q2) Find the value of f '(2). (1)
Q3) Check the differentiability of function at x=1. (2)
9. A potter made a mud vessel, where the shape of the pot is based on 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥 − 3| + 4
|𝑥 − 2| ,
where 𝑓(𝑥)represents the height of the pot.
 (i) When 𝑥 > 4 What will be the height in terms of 𝑥 ?
𝑑𝑦
(ii) What is at 𝑥 = 3
𝑑𝑥
(iii) If the potter is trying to make a pot using the function (𝑥) = [𝑥] , will he
get a pot or not? Why?
Or
When the 𝑥 value lies between (2,3) then the function is= ?

10. Reena started to read the notes on the topic ‘Differentiability’ which she has prepared in the 4
class of Mathematics. She wanted to solve the questions based on this topic, which teacher
gave as home work. She has written following matter in her notes:
Let 𝑓(𝑥) be a real valued function, then its Left Hand Derivative (LHD) is:
𝑓(𝑎 − ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑎)
𝑓 ′ (𝑎) = lim
ℎ→0 −ℎ
Right Hand Derivative (RHD) is:
𝑓(𝑎 + ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑎)
𝑓 ′ (𝑎) = lim
ℎ→0 ℎ
Also, a function 𝑓(𝑥) is said to be differentiable at = 𝑎 , if its LHD and RHD at 𝑥 = 𝑎 exist
and are equal.
|𝑥 − 3| , 𝑥≥1
For the function 𝑓(𝑥) = {𝑥 2 3𝑥 13
− 2 + 4 , 𝑥<1
4
′ (1)
(i) Find the value of 𝑓 .
′ (2)
(ii) Find the value of 𝑓 .
(iii) Check the differentiability of the function at 𝑥 = 1 .
Or
Check the differentiability of the given function at 𝑥 = 1 .
𝑥3 − 1 , 1<𝑥<∞
𝑓(𝑥) = {
𝑥−1 , −∞<𝑥 ≤1
11. Let f(x) be a real valued function then its 4
𝑓|(𝑎−ℎ)− 𝑓(𝑎)
left hand derivative(L.H.D): LfI(a) = lim
ℎ→0 −ℎ
I 𝑓|(𝑎−ℎ)− 𝑓(𝑎)
Right hand derivative(R.H.D): Rf (a) = lim
ℎ→0 ℎ
Also a function is said to be differentiable at x = a if its L.H.D and R.H.D at x= a
exist and are equal
 ⃓𝑥 − 3⃓, 𝑥 ≥ 1
for the function f(x) = {𝑥 2 3𝑥 13 answer the following question
− + ,𝑥 < 1
4 2 4
(i) R.H.D of f(x) at x = 1 is
(a) 1 (b) -1 (c) 0 (d) 2
(ii) L.H.D of f(x) at x = 1 is
(b) 1 (b) -1 (c) 0 (d) 2
(iii) f(x) is non differentiable at
(a) x = 1 (b) x = 2 (c) x = 3 (d) x = 4
(iv) find the value of fI(2).
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) -1
(v) find the value of fI(-1).
(a) 2 (b) 1 (c) -2 (d) -1
12. A function f(x) is said to be continuous in an open interval (a,b), if it is 4
continuous at every point in this interval.
A function f(x) is said to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b], if f(x) is
continuous in (a,b) and lim 𝑓(𝑎 + ℎ) = f(a) and lim 𝑓(𝑏 − ℎ) = f(b)
ℎ→0 ℎ→0
sin(𝑎+1)𝑥+𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥
,𝑥 < 0
𝑥
If function f(x) = 𝑐, 𝑥=0
√𝑥+𝑏𝑥 2 −√𝑥
{ , 𝑥>0
𝑏𝑥 3/2
is continuous at x = 0 then answer the following question
(i) The value of a is
(a) -3/2 (b) 0 (c) ½ (d) -1/2
(ii) The value of b is
(a)1 (b) -1 (c) 0 (d) any real number
(iii) The value of c is
(a) 1 (b) 1/2 (c) -1 (d) -1/2
(iv) The value of a + c is
(a) 1 (b) 0 (c) -1 (d) -2
(v) The value of c - a is
(a) 1 (b) 0 (c) -1 (d) 2
 ANSWERS:

Q. NO ANSWER MARKS
1. (i) 2𝑥 − 5
(ii) Function is not differentiable.
(iii) No, because it is not continuous. Or 1 .
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2. (i) −1
(ii) −1
(iii) 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑖𝑠 differentiable at 𝑥 = 1 .
or
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𝑓(𝑥) 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 differentiable at 𝑥 = 1 .

3. 𝑥 ∈ [−1,1] --- 4
1
4. (i)– 𝑡𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑡 (ii) 𝑎 (iii) -1 or -4√2 4
1
5. (sinx) x (x cotx + log sinx) + 4
2√x − x2
6. 1 4
2√1 − x2
7. 1) 2) 4

2)

3)
 𝑥 3
8. 1) f ’(x)= 2 − 2 , 𝑥 < 1 4
−1 3
f ’(-1) = − 2 = -2
2

2) f ’(x)= -1,1 ≤ x ≤ 3
f ’(-2) = -1

3)

9. (i) 2𝑥 − 5 4
(ii) Function is not differentiable.
(iii) No, because it is not continuous. Or 1 .

10. (i) −1 4
(ii) −1
(iii) 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑖𝑠 differentiable at 𝑥 = 1 .
 or
𝑓(𝑥) 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 differentiable at 𝑥 = 1 .

11. (i) (b) 4

(ii) (b)
(iii) (c)
(iv) (d)
(v) (c)
12. (i) (a) 4
(ii) (d)
(iii) (b)
(iv) (c)
(v) (d)