Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Continuity and Differentiability Q #866
KNOWLEDGE BASED
APPLY
2 Marks 2023 VSA
(a) If f(x) = { x², if x≥1; x, if x<1 }, then show that f is not differentiable at x=1. OR (b) Find the value(s) of 'λ', if the function f(x) = { (sin²λx)/x², if x≠0; 1, if x=0 } is continuous at x=0.

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(a) To show f(x) is not differentiable at x=1:

f(x) = { x², if x≥1; x, if x<1 }

Left-hand derivative (LHD) at x=1:

LHD = lim (h->0) [f(1-h) - f(1)] / -h = lim (h->0) [(1-h) - 1²] / -h = lim (h->0) [1-h-1] / -h = lim (h->0) [-h] / -h = 1

Right-hand derivative (RHD) at x=1:

RHD = lim (h->0) [f(1+h) - f(1)] / h = lim (h->0) [(1+h)² - 1²] / h = lim (h->0) [1 + 2h + h² - 1] / h = lim (h->0) [2h + h²] / h = lim (h->0) [2 + h] = 2

Since LHD ≠ RHD, f(x) is not differentiable at x=1.

(b) To find λ if f(x) is continuous at x=0:

f(x) = { (sin²λx)/x², if x≠0; 1, if x=0 }

For f(x) to be continuous at x=0, lim (x->0) f(x) = f(0)

lim (x->0) (sin²λx)/x² = 1

lim (x->0) (sin λx / x)² = 1

lim (x->0) (λ * sin λx / λx)² = 1

λ² * lim (x->0) (sin λx / λx)² = 1

Since lim (x->0) (sin λx / λx) = 1, we have λ² * 1² = 1

λ² = 1

λ = ±1

Correct Answer: (a) LHD ≠ RHD, hence not differentiable. (b) λ = ±1

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because it requires students to apply the concepts of differentiability and continuity to solve the problem. They need to use the definition of derivatives and limits to determine if the function is differentiable or continuous at a specific point.
Knowledge Dimension: PROCEDURAL
Justification: The question requires the student to apply a specific procedure (checking left-hand derivative and right-hand derivative for differentiability, and checking the limit and function value for continuity) to arrive at the solution.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE. The question directly tests the student's understanding and application of concepts related to continuity and differentiability as covered in the textbook.