The function  at x = 0 has

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  1. a discontinuity
  2. a maximum
  3. a minimum
  4. a point of inflection

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Option 1 : a discontinuity

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Concept:

Maxima: A function f(x) is said to have a Maximum at x = c if there exist δ > 0 such that |x-c| < δ ; f(x) ≤ f(c).

Minima: A function f(x) is said to have a Minimum at x = c if there exist δ > 0 such that |x-c| < δ ; f(x) ≥ f(c).

Point of Inflection: The point at which a curve crosses its tangent is called the point of inflection. The function is neither maximum nor minimum at the point of inflection.

Calculation

Given,

The function is 

Since the above function is not defined for x = 0 so it is discontinuous at this point. As a result of this, the function f(x) will not be differentiable at x = 0

So, the correct answer will be option 1

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