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Rolle's theorem is not applicable for the function f(x)=|x| in the interval [-1,1] because
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesBITSATBITSAT 2017
Options:
  • A f'(1) does not exist
  • B f'(-1) does not exist
  • C f(x) is discontinuous at x=0
  • D f'(0) does not exist
Solution:
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The correct answer is: f'(0) does not exist

We have,

f(x)=|x|

We know that the function is not differentiable at the sharp edges. Hence, fx is not differentiable at x=0.  Therefore, Rolle's theorem is not applicable for the function

f(x)=|x| in [-1,1]

 f'(0) does not exist.

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