Limits and Continuity: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Engineering Mathematics

Question 1

Which of the following statements about limits is accurate?

Accepted Answer

The limit of a function at a point exists only if the function approaches the same value from both the left and right sides of that point.

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The limit of a function at a point exists only if the function is continuous at that point.

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The limit of a function at a point exists only if the function is defined at that point.

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The limit of a function at a point exists only if the function has a derivative at that point.

Question 2

Find the horizontal asymptote of the function f(x) = (x^2 + 1)/(x - 1).

Accepted Answer

y = 1

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y = 0

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y = -1

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The function does not have a horizontal asymptote.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the derivative of a continuous function is true?

Accepted Answer

The derivative of a continuous function may or may not be continuous.

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The derivative of a continuous function is always continuous.

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The derivative of a continuous function is never continuous.

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The derivative of a continuous function is continuous at all points except for a finite number of points.

Question 4

Find the limit of the function f(x) = x^2 - 4 as x approaches negative infinity.

Accepted Answer

∞

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-∞

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0

Answer

The limit does not exist.

Question 5

Evaluate the limit of the function f(x) = (x^2 - 4) / (x - 2) as x approaches 2.

Accepted Answer

0

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 6

Determine if the function f(x) = |x| is continuous at x = 0.

Accepted Answer

Continuous at x = 0

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Discontinuous at x = 0

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Cannot be determined

Question 7

Determine the derivative of the function f(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 + x - 4 using the limit definition of the derivative.

Accepted Answer

3x^2 - 4x + 1

Answer

2x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x - 4

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x^2 - 4x + 1

Answer

3x^2 - x + 1

Question 8

Find the horizontal asymptote(s) of the function f(x) = (2x^3 - x^2 + 1) / (x^2 - 4).

Accepted Answer

y = 2

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y = -2

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y = 0

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No horizontal asymptotes

Question 9

Which theorem ensures that a function with a continuous derivative on a closed interval must have a maximum and minimum value on that interval?

Accepted Answer

Extreme Value Theorem

Answer

Intermediate Value Theorem

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Rolle's Theorem

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Mean Value Theorem

Question 10

The Squeeze Theorem states that if $g(x) ≤ f(x) ≤ h(x)$ for all $x$ in an open interval containing $c$, and if $lim_{x→c} g(x) = lim_{x→c} h(x)$, then which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

$lim_{x→c} f(x) = lim_{x→c} h(x)$

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$lim_{x→c} f(x) = lim_{x→c} g(x)$

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$lim_{x→c} g(x) = lim_{x→c} h(x) = 0$

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$lim_{x→c} f(x) = infty$

Question 11

Which condition below is necessary for a function to be continuous on an open interval?

Accepted Answer

The graph of the function must have no holes or breaks on the interval.

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The function must be differentiable on the interval.

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The function must have a continuous derivative on the interval.

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The function must be bounded on the interval.

Question 12

At which point is the function $f(x) = 1/x$ discontinuous?

Accepted Answer

$x = 0$

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$x = 1$

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$x = -1$

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$x = 2$

Question 13

State the epsilon-delta definition of a limit. For every $ε > 0$, there exists a $δ > 0$ such that:

Accepted Answer

$|f(x) - L| < ε$ whenever $0 < |x - c| < δ$

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$|f(x) - L| < δ$ whenever $0 < |x - c| < ε$

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$|f(x) - L| > ε$ whenever $0 < |x - c| < δ$

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$|f(x) - L| > δ$ whenever $0 < |x - c| < ε$

Question 14

Evaluate the limit of the function f(x) = (e^x - 1)/x as x approaches 0 using L'Hopital's rule.

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

0

Answer

e

Answer

-1

Question 15

Enhanced:
Which of the following accurately defines a limit?

Accepted Answer

Reformulated:
The value a function approaches as its input approaches a specific value

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The function's maximum or minimum point

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The slope of a function's tangent line at a given point

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The result of integrating the function over an interval

Question 16

Enhanced:
A function f(x) is deemed continuous at c if:

Accepted Answer

Unchanged:
All of the above

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Simplified:
The limit as x approaches c exists

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Simplified:
f(c) is defined

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Concise:
The limit equals f(c)

Question 17

Enhanced:
Identify the discontinuity type of the function f(x) = |x| at x = 0.

Accepted Answer

Simplified:
Removable

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Simplified:
Jump

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Simplified:
Infinite

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Eliminated Incorrect Option:
None of the above

Question 18

Enhanced:
Which function is continuous on the entire real number line?

Accepted Answer

Precise:
f(x) = e^x

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Simplified:
f(x) = 1/x

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Simplified:
f(x) = |x|

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Simplified:
f(x) = x^2 - 1

Question 19

Find the horizontal asymptotes of the function f(x) = (x^2 + 1) / (x - 1).

Accepted Answer

y = 1

Answer

y = -1

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y = x

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No horizontal asymptotes

Question 20

Determine if the function f(x) = |x + 1| is differentiable at x = -1.

Accepted Answer

Not differentiable

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Differentiable

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Cannot be determined

Question 21

Find the points of discontinuity of the function f(x) = 1 / (x - 2).

Accepted Answer

x = 2

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x = -2

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x = 0

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No points of discontinuity

Question 22

Use L'Hopital's rule to evaluate the limit: lim(x -> 0) (e^x - 1) / x

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

0

Answer

e

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 23

Determine the type of discontinuity at x = 0 for the function f(x) = { x^2, if x ≤ 0; 2x, if x > 0 }

Accepted Answer

Jump discontinuity

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Removable discontinuity

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Infinite discontinuity

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Essential discontinuity

Question 24

Define the limit of a function as x approaches a specific value.

Accepted Answer

The function's value gets arbitrarily close to a specific value as x gets closer to that value.

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The function is defined at the specific value.

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The function's derivative is zero at the specific value.

Question 25

Identify the point of discontinuity for the rational function:

f(x) = 1 / (x - 1)

Choose the correct answer.

Accepted Answer

x = 1

Answer

x = 2

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x = 0

Question 26

Find the limit of the function as x approaches infinity:

f(x) = (2x - 5) / (x + 1)

Use appropriate mathematical techniques to determine the answer.

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

-2

Answer

0

Answer

Infinity

Question 27

Evaluate the limit of the function as x approaches 0:

f(x) = (sin(x) - x) / x^3

Use trigonometric identities or l'Hopital's rule to determine the limit.

Accepted Answer

1/6

Answer

Infinity

Answer

-1/6

Answer

0

Question 28

Find the vertical asymptotes of the function:

f(x) = 1 / (x^2 - 9)

Determine the values of x at which the function is undefined.

Accepted Answer

x = ±3

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x = 0

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x = 9

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The function has no vertical asymptotes

Question 29

Apply the definition of the derivative as a limit to determine the following limit:

f(x) = (f(x + h) - f(x)) / h, where f(x) is a differentiable function and h approaches 0.

Use the limit definition of the derivative to find the limit.

Accepted Answer

f'(x)

Answer

0

Answer

Infinity

Answer

f(x)

Question 30

Which of the following is the definition of continuity?

Accepted Answer

A function is continuous at a point if its limit at that point exists and is equal to the function's value at that point.

Answer

A function is continuous if it is differentiable at every point.

Question 31

Determine whether the function f(x) = x/(x - 2) has a removable discontinuity at x = 2.

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 32

Which of the following is a consequence of the Intermediate Value Theorem?

Accepted Answer

If a continuous function takes on values a and b at points c and d, respectively, then it takes on every value between a and b at some point between c and d.

Answer

Every continuous function has a root.

Question 33

Evaluate the limit of the function f(x) = |x - 2| as x approaches 2.

Accepted Answer

0

Answer

2

Answer

Does not exist

Question 34

Evaluate the limit of the expression (x² - 4) / (x - 2) as x approaches 2.

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

0

Answer

Undefined

Answer

2

Question 35

Is the function f(x) = |x + 1| continuous at x = -1?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

Only if f(-1) = 0

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Cannot be determined

Answer

No

Question 36

Which of the following statements accurately represents the epsilon-delta definition of the limit lim(x->a) f(x) = L?

Accepted Answer

For every ε > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that 0 < |x - a| < δ implies |f(x) - L| < ε.

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|f(x) - L| ≤ ε whenever |x - a| < δ

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|f(x) - L| > δ whenever |x - a| < ε

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|f(x) - a| < ε whenever |x - L| < δ

Question 37

For the function f(x) = (x - 1)², determine the value of 'c' where f(x) is continuous.

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

The function is not continuous at any point.

Answer

2

Answer

0

Question 38

Identify the horizontal asymptote(s) of the function h(x) = (2x² - 5x + 3) / (x² - 4).

Accepted Answer

y = 2

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y = -1

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y = 1

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No horizontal asymptotes

Question 39

What is a necessary condition for a function to be differentiable at a specific point?

Accepted Answer

The function must be continuous at that point.

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The function must have a second derivative at that point.

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The function must be increasing at that point.

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The function must have a first derivative at that point.

Question 40

For the function f(x) = |x - 1|, determine the points where f(x) is not differentiable.

Accepted Answer

x = 1

Answer

x = 2

Answer

The function is differentiable at all points

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x = 0

Question 41

Which of the following techniques can be effectively used to prove that a function is not continuous at a specific point?

Accepted Answer

Using the ε-δ definition of continuity to show that the limit does not exist or does not equal the function value at that point.

Answer

Intermediate value theorem

Answer

L'Hopital's rule

Question 42

Calculate the limit of (x² - 1) / (x - 1) as x approaches 1.

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Does not exist

Answer

1

Answer

0

Question 43

For a function f(x) to be continuous at a point 'c,' which conditions must be met?

Accepted Answer

f(c) must be defined, the limit of f(x) as x approaches 'c' must exist, and this limit must equal f(c).

Answer

f(c) must be defined.

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The limit of f(x) as x approaches 'c' must exist.

Question 44

The function *f(x) = (x² - 4) / (x - 2)* has a removable discontinuity at *x = 2*. What value should be assigned to *f(2)* to make the function continuous at *x = 2*?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

-4

Answer

0

Question 45

What is the limit of *sin(x) / x* as *x* approaches 0?

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

Does not exist

Answer

Infinity

Answer

0

Question 46

The function *f(x)* is defined as follows: *f(x) = x²* for *x < 1* and *f(x) = 2x - 1* for *x ≥ 1*. Is the function continuous at *x = 1*?

Accepted Answer

No, the function has a jump discontinuity at x = 1.

Answer

Cannot be determined without further information.

Answer

No, the function has a removable discontinuity at x = 1.

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Yes, the function is continuous at x = 1.

Question 47

The Intermediate Value Theorem states that if a function *f(x)* is continuous on a closed interval *[a, b]* and *k* is any number between *f(a)* and *f(b)*, then:

Accepted Answer

There exists at least one number *c* in *[a, b]* such that *f(c) = k*.

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f(x) has a maximum value and a minimum value on [a, b].

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There exists at least one number c in [a, b] such that f'(c) = 0.

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f(x) is differentiable on (a, b).

Question 48

Which of the following functions has a vertical asymptote at *x = -2*?

Accepted Answer

f(x) = 1 / (x + 2)

Answer

f(x) = (x + 2) / (x² - 4)

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f(x) = sqrt(x + 2)

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f(x) = ln(x + 2)

Question 49

What is the limit of *(1 + 1/n)^n* as *n* approaches infinity?

Accepted Answer

e

Answer

1

Answer

Infinity

Answer

0

Question 50

A signal is modeled by the function *s(t) = sin(t)/t* for *t ≠ 0*. What value should be assigned to *s(0)* to make the signal continuous at *t = 0*?

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

0

Answer

π/2

Question 51

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the Squeeze Theorem?

Accepted Answer

The Squeeze Theorem can be used to find the exact value of any limit.

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The Squeeze Theorem requires that the limits of the two squeezing functions are equal.

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The Squeeze Theorem can be used to find the limit of a function at a point where it is difficult to evaluate directly.

Answer

The Squeeze Theorem is useful for finding the limit of a function that is squeezed between two other functions.