Cusp 2

Drag "A" and look at the derivative graph.

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Notice that f ' (x) is clearly discontinuous at x = 2 and x = -2. It is also undefined at those two points. So, clearly, continuity is not enough to ensure differentiability. Functions must also be "smooth."

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