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.