Functions Question 599

Question: If $ f(x)=x(\sqrt{x}-\sqrt{x+1}), $ then

[IIT 1985]

Options:

A) $ f(x) $ is continuous but non- differentiable at $ x=0 $

B) $ f(x) $ is differentiable at $ x=0 $

C) $ f(x) $ is not differentiable at $ x=0 $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Since the function is defined for $ x\ge 0 $ i.e. not defined for $ x<0 $ . Hence the function neither continuous nor differentiable at $ x=0 $ .