13.2
13.2 Limits and Continuity of Multivariable Functions
by SGLee - HSKim, VLang, KHKim
![]()
1-7. Find the limit, if it exists, or show that the limit does not exist.
1. ![]()
![]()
<Solution from Cal-Book>
Let
and
along the line
. So the limit of
does not exist. For example, for
,
and for
,
.
<Detailed Solution>
Let
, so that
when
. Therefore the limit,
.
The limit does not depend on or
; thus, there is no limit.
2.
.
http://matrix.skku.ac.kr/cal-lab/cal-12-1-1.html
<Solution from Cal-Book>
As
and
,
.
The limit exists, and it is
.
<Detailed Solution>
Let and
, so that
when
. Therefore the limit,
The limit does exist, and it is 0.
3. ![]()
http://matrix.skku.ac.kr/cal-lab/cal-12-1-Exs3.html
<Cal-Book Solution>
Answer: The limit does not exist.
<Detailed Solution>
Let
, so that
when
. Therefore the limit,
The limit does not depend on or
, thus, there is no limit.
4.
.
http://matrix.skku.ac.kr/cal-lab/cal-12-1-3.html
<Cal-Book Solution>
After plotting the function, we know it converges. So the order of
and
does not matter.
<Detailed Solution>
The limit does not exist.
6. ![]()
![]()
After plotting the function, we know it converges.
Let
and
along the line
.
Answer : 0
7. ![]()
http://matrix.skku.ac.kr/cal-lab/cal-12-1-6.html
So
.
The limit exists, and it is
.
8. What value of
for
will make the function continuous at
.
![]()
=> ![]()
Since
, then
by Squeeze Theorem.
Hence, if we define
,
will be continuous at
.
9-10. Let each of the following functions have the value 0 at the origin.
Which of them are continuous at the origin? Explain your answer.
9. ![]()
http://matrix.skku.ac.kr/cal-lab/cal-12-1-7.html
The limit exists and it is So http://matrix.skku.ac.kr/cal-lab/cal-12-1-9.html
.
is continuous at the origin.
10. ![]()
The limit does not exist.
11-12. Find
and the set on which
is continuous.
11.
, ![]()
Since
is continuous for all
and
is continuous for all
,
is continuous on a set
by using Theorem 5 in Section 13.2.
12.
, ![]()
Since
is continuous for all
and
is continuous for all
,
is continuous on a set
by using Theorem 5 in Section 13.2.

