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Interactive Continuity Visualization

Welcome to the Continuity Explorer

This interactive visualization helps you understand continuity and the three conditions that must be satisfied for a function to be continuous at a point. Explore six different function types to see various continuity scenarios.

What you can explore:

  • Continuous functions - See how all three conditions are satisfied (f(x) = x²)
  • Removable discontinuity - Limit exists but f(a) is undefined (hole)
  • Jump discontinuity - Left and right limits differ, so limit doesn't exist
  • Infinite discontinuity - Function approaches infinity, limit doesn't exist
  • Oscillating discontinuity - Function oscillates infinitely, no limit exists
  • Piecewise functions - Limit exists but doesn't equal function value

How to Use This Visualization

Interactive Features:

  • Select Function Type - Choose from 6 different functions to explore various continuity scenarios
  • Adjust Point a - Use the slider to test continuity at different points
  • Toggle Visualizations - Show/hide left/right approach, limit point, and continuity conditions
  • View Conditions - See real-time evaluation of all three continuity conditions

What You'll See:

  • Function Curve (colored) - The original function with proper discontinuity handling
  • Point a (red) - The point where continuity is being tested
  • Function Value f(a) - Shown in red (or "undefined" if not defined)
  • Limit Point (green) - The limit value when it exists
  • Left/Right Approach (blue/amber) - Points approaching from left and right
  • Continuity Conditions Panel - Real-time check of all three conditions with ✓ or ✗

All three conditions for continuity are satisfied

Adjust to test continuity at different points

Three Conditions for Continuity at x = a

Condition 1: f(a) is defined

f(1.00) = 1.00

Condition 2: limx→a f(x) exists

lim = 1.00

Condition 3: limx→a f(x) = f(a)

Limit equals function value

✓ Function is CONTINUOUS at x = 1.00

None - function is continuous

Function Information

Point a: 1.00

f(a): 1.00

Limit: 1.00

Continuous: Yes

Key Concepts

Continuity: A function is continuous at a point if you can draw it without lifting your pencil.

Discontinuity Types: Removable (hole), Jump (break), Infinite (vertical asymptote), Oscillating.

All Three Conditions: Must be satisfied for continuity. If any fails, the function is discontinuous.

Definition of Continuity

A function f is continuous at x = a if and only if:

  1. f(a) is defined
  2. limx→a f(x) exists
  3. limx→a f(x) = f(a)

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