AP Calculus AB Flashcards: Exploring Types Of Discontinuities

Study Exploring Types Of Discontinuities in AP Calculus AB with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the discontinuity: $f(x) = \tan(x)$ at $x = \frac{\pi}{2}$ .

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ANSWER

Infinite discontinuity. Tangent has vertical asymptotes where cosine equals zero.

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This deck focuses on Exploring Types Of Discontinuities, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Calculus AB.

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For

\eta(x)=\frac{x^2-4}{x-2}

, what type of discontinuity does

\eta

have at

x=2

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