Q. Let $f(x) = ||x| - 1|$, then points where $f(x)$ is not differentiable, is/(are)

A) $0,\ \pm 1$
B) $\pm 1$
C) 0
D) 1
Explanation

(a)
Using graphical transformation
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As, we know the function is not differentiable at6 sharp edges and in figure (iii) $y = \left| |x| - 1 \right|$ we have 3 sharp edges at $x = - 1,\ 0,\ 1$
$\therefore f(x)$ is not differentiable at $\{ 0,\ \pm 1\}$

Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.