Discuss the continuity of the function f, where f is defined by

The given function is

The function f is defined at all points of the interval [0,10].


Let k be the point in the interval [0,10].


Then, we have 5 cases i.e., 0≤ k < 1, k = 1, 1 < k < 3, k = 3 or 3 < k ≤ 10.


Now, Case I: 0≤ k < 1


Then, f(k) = 3


= 3= f(k)


Thus,


Hence, f is continuous in the interval [0,10).


Case II: k = 1


f(1) = 3


= 3


= 4



Hence, f is not continuous at x = 1.


Case III: 1 < k < 3


Then, f(k) = 4


= 4 = f(k)


Thus,


Hence, f is continuous in (1, 3).


Case IV: k = 3


= 4


= 5



Hence, f is not continuous at x = 3.


Case V: 3 < k ≤ 10


Then, f(k) = 5


= 5 = f(k)


Thus,


Hence, f is continuous at all points of the interval (3, 10].


Therefore, x = 1 and 3 are the points of discontinuity of f.


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