Question:

If the function \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} [ tan (\frac {\pi}{4}+x)]^{1/x} & \quad for\, x \neq 0\\ K \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\text{if } x =0 \end{cases} \] is continuous at $x = 0$, then $K = ?$

Updated On: May 8, 2024
  • $e$
  • $e^{-1}$
  • $e^2$
  • $e^{-2}$
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The Correct Option is C

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Answer (c) $e^2$
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Concepts Used:

Continuity

A function is said to be continuous at a point x = a,  if

limx→a

f(x) Exists, and

limx→a

f(x) = f(a)

It implies that if the left hand limit (L.H.L), right hand limit (R.H.L) and the value of the function at x=a exists and these parameters are equal to each other, then the function f is said to be continuous at x=a.

If the function is undefined or does not exist, then we say that the function is discontinuous.

Conditions for continuity of a function: For any function to be continuous, it must meet the following conditions:

  • The function f(x) specified at x = a, is continuous only if f(a) belongs to real number.
  • The limit of the function as x approaches a, exists.
  • The limit of the function as x approaches a, must be equal to the function value at x = a.