Is f(x) Differentiable at x=0?

In summary, we discussed the differentiability of $f$ at $x=0$, given that $g$ is differentiable at $x=0$ with $g(0)=g'(0)=0$. We found that the limit $\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{f(x)-f(0)}{x-0}$ exists and is equal to 0, using the squeeze theorem and the fact that $\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{g(x)}{x}=0$.
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evinda
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Hi! :eek:
We know that $g$ is differentiable at $x=0$ with $g(0)=g'(0)=0$ and

$$f(x)=\left\{\begin{matrix}
g(x)sin\frac{1}{x} & ,x\neq 0\\
0& ,x=0
\end{matrix}\right. $$

Is $f$ differentiable at $x=0$.If yes,which is the value of $f'(0)$?

That's what I have tried:

If f is differentiable at $x=0$,then the limit $\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{f(x)-f(0)}{x-0}=\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{g(x)sin \frac{1}{x} }{x}$ exists.

As we know that g is differentiable at $x=0$,the limit $\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{g(x)-g(0)}{x-0}$ exists and is equal to $\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{g(x)}{x}=g'(0)=0$.
Also, $|\frac{g(x)sin\frac{1}{x}}{x} | \leq |\frac{g(x)}{x}|\Rightarrow -\frac{g(x)}{x}\leq \frac{g(x)sin\frac{1}{x}}{x}\leq \frac{g(x)}{x}$. We know that $\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{g(x)}{x}=0$ ,so from the squeeze theorem,the limit $\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{f(x)-f(0)}{x-0}$ exists and is equal to 0.

Could you tell me if it is right? :eek:
 
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evinda said:
$$f(x)=\left\{\begin{matrix}
g(x)sin\frac{1}{x} & ,x\neq 0\\
0& ,x=0
\end{matrix}\right. $$

Is this \(\displaystyle g(x) \sin (x) \) ?
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
Is this \(\displaystyle g(x) \sin (x) \) ?

No,it is $g(x)sin\frac{1}{x}$ ! I had some typos.I edited my post right now! :eek:
 
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evinda said:
We know that $\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{g(x)}{x}=0$ ,so from the squeeze theorem,the limit $\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{f(x)-f(0)}{x-0}$ exists and is equal to 0.

Could you tell me if it is right? :eek:
Yes it is. :)
 
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Opalg said:
Yes it is. :)

Nice :) Thank you very much!
 

FAQ: Is f(x) Differentiable at x=0?

1. What does it mean for a function to be differentiable at x=0?

When a function is said to be differentiable at a certain point, it means that the function has a well-defined derivative at that point. In other words, the slope of the tangent line to the function at that point exists and is unique.

2. How do you determine if a function is differentiable at x=0?

To determine if a function is differentiable at x=0, you can use the definition of a derivative and calculate the limit of the difference quotient as it approaches 0. If the limit exists and is a real number, then the function is differentiable at x=0.

3. What are the conditions for a function to be differentiable at x=0?

The function must be continuous at x=0 and the limit of the difference quotient as it approaches 0 must exist and be a real number. This means that the left and right hand limits must be equal at x=0.

4. Can a function be differentiable at x=0 but not continuous at that point?

No, a function cannot be differentiable at x=0 if it is not continuous at that point. This is because differentiability implies continuity, but the converse is not necessarily true.

5. How does differentiability at x=0 affect the behavior of a function?

If a function is differentiable at x=0, it means that the function is smooth and has a well-defined slope at that point. This can help determine the behavior of the function around x=0 and can be useful in finding the maximum and minimum values of the function.

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