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Chapter 1第一章

Limits & Continuity极限与连续

AP-Style Practice QuestionsAP 风格练习题

EASY MEDIUM HARD FRQ LEVEL

Topics 1.1 - 1.16专题 1.1 至 1.16AB



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PART ITopics 1.1 - 1.16专题 1.1 至 1.16

Multiple Choice Questions选择题

Show all supporting work on scratch paper. On the AP Exam, Section I is split into a no-calculator and a calculator-allowed part, each question below is labeled accordingly.请将所有辅助解题过程写在草稿纸上。AP 考试第一部分分为禁用计算器和允许使用计算器两节,下方每道题均已注明。

Q1EASY 1.4 Estimating from Tables1.4 表格估算极限No Calculator

The table gives values of $f(x)$ near $x=2$.下表给出了 $f(x)$ 在 $x=2$ 附近的值。

$x$1.91.991.9992.0012.012.1
$f(x)$4.614.96014.9965.0045.04015.41

Based on the table, $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 2}f(x)$ is best estimated by根据表格,$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 2}f(x)$ 最佳估计值为

Q2EASY 1.6 Algebraic Manipulation1.6 代数变形No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 3}\dfrac{x^2-9}{x-3}=$

Q3EASY 1.6 Rationalizing1.6 有理化No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 4}\dfrac{\sqrt{x}-2}{x-4}=$

Q4MEDIUM 1.6 Special Trig Limits1.6 特殊三角极限No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\dfrac{\sin(5x)}{3x}=$

Q5MEDIUM 1.6 Trig Limits1.6 三角极限No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\dfrac{1-\cos x}{x^{2}}=$

Q6MEDIUM 1.3 / 1.8 Squeeze Theorem from a Graph1.3 / 1.8 由图像应用夹逼定理No Calculator

The solid curve is the graph of $g$. The two dashed curves trap it: for every $x$, the lower dashed curve is at most $g(x)$ and the upper dashed curve is at least $g(x)$. From the graph, $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}g(x)=$实线为 $g$ 的图像,两条虚线将其夹住:对每个 $x$,下方虚线不超过 $g(x)$,上方虚线不小于 $g(x)$。由图像可知 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}g(x)=$

2 4 6 1 x y g
Q7HARD 1.3 / 1.11 One-Sided Limits and Continuity1.3 / 1.11 单侧极限与连续性No Calculator

The graph of $f$ on $[0,5]$ is shown. Consider the three statements below.下图为 $f$ 在 $[0,5]$ 上的图像。考虑以下三个命题。

1 2 3 4 1 2 3

Which of the statements are true?上述命题中哪些为真?

Q8MEDIUM 1.11 / 1.13 Continuity at a Point1.11 / 1.13 点连续性No Calculator

Let $f(x)=\begin{cases}\dfrac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}, & x\ne 2\\[4pt]k, & x=2\end{cases}$. For what value of $k$ is $f$ continuous at $x=2$?设 $f(x)=\begin{cases}\dfrac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}, & x\ne 2\\[4pt]k, & x=2\end{cases}$,$k$ 取何值时 $f$ 在 $x=2$ 处连续?

Q9MEDIUM 1.10 Types of Discontinuity1.10 间断点类型No Calculator

$g(x)=\dfrac{x+1}{x^{2}+x}$ has which type of discontinuity at $x=0$?$g(x)=\dfrac{x+1}{x^{2}+x}$ 在 $x=0$ 处属于哪种不连续?

Q10HARD 1.11 / 1.12 Piecewise Continuity1.11 / 1.12 分段函数的连续性No Calculator

Find $a$ and $b$ so that $f(x)=\begin{cases}2x+a, & x\le 1\\ bx^{2}+3, & 1\lt x\lt 2\\ 4x-b, & x\ge 2\end{cases}$ is continuous everywhere.求 $a$ 和 $b$,使 $f(x)=\begin{cases}2x+a, & x\le 1\\ bx^{2}+3, & 1\lt x\lt 2\\ 4x-b, & x\ge 2\end{cases}$ 处处连续。

Q11MEDIUM 1.14 Infinite Limits1.14 无穷极限No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 2^-}\dfrac{x+3}{x-2}=$

Q12MEDIUM 1.15 Limits at Infinity1.15 无穷远处的极限No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to\infty}\dfrac{6x^{2}-x}{3x^{2}+4}=$

Q13HARD 1.15 Limits at Infinity (Radical)1.15 无穷远处的极限(根式)No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to\infty}\dfrac{\sqrt{9x^{4}+1}}{x^{2}-3x}=$

Q14HARD 1.15 End Behavior1.15 末端行为No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to -\infty}\bigl(\sqrt{x^{2}+4x}+x\bigr)=$

Q15MEDIUM 1.16 IVT1.16 介值定理No Calculator

Let $f$ be continuous on $[0,3]$ with $f(0)=-2$ and $f(3)=5$. Which conclusion does the IVT guarantee?设 $f$ 在 $[0,3]$ 上连续,且 $f(0)=-2$,$f(3)=5$。介值定理可保证哪个结论?

Q16HARD 1.16 IVT (Table)1.16 介值定理(表格)No Calculator

The continuous function $h$ has the selected values below. What is the minimum number of real zeros of $h$ on $[1,9]$ guaranteed by the IVT?连续函数 $h$ 的部分值如下表所示。介值定理能保证 $h$ 在 $[1,9]$ 上至少有多少个实零点?

$x$13579
$h(x)$$-4$$2$$-1$$3$$-5$
Q17MEDIUM 1.7 Selecting Procedures1.7 方法选择No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{h\to 0}\dfrac{(2+h)^{3}-8}{h}=$

Q18HARD 1.6 Complex Fractions1.6 繁分式No Calculator

$\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\dfrac{\frac{1}{x+3}-\frac{1}{3}}{x}=$

Q19HARD 1.6 Analysing a Flawed Argument1.6 分析错误论证No Calculator

A student evaluates $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 2}\dfrac{x^{2}-4}{|x-2|}$ as follows.某学生按下列步骤计算 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 2}\dfrac{x^{2}-4}{|x-2|}$。

Step 1第 1 步 Factor the numerator: $x^{2}-4=(x-2)(x+2)$.分解分子:$x^{2}-4=(x-2)(x+2)$。
Step 2第 2 步 Cancel: $\dfrac{(x-2)(x+2)}{|x-2|}=x+2$.约分:$\dfrac{(x-2)(x+2)}{|x-2|}=x+2$。
Step 3第 3 步 Substitute: the limit is $4$.代入:极限为 $4$。

The conclusion is incorrect. Which is the first step containing an error?该结论是错误的。第一处出错的是哪一步?

Q20MEDIUM 1.10 Discontinuity in Context1.10 情境中的间断No Calculator

A parking garage charges $\$4$ for the first hour or any part of it, and $\$3$ for each additional hour or part of an hour. Let $C(t)$ be the charge in dollars for a stay of $t$ hours, $0 \lt t \le 4$.某停车场首小时(不足一小时按一小时计)收费 $\$4$,其后每增加一小时(不足一小时按一小时计)收费 $\$3$。设 $C(t)$ 为停留 $t$ 小时的费用(美元),$0 \lt t \le 4$。

Which statement about $C$ at $t=2$ is correct?关于 $C$ 在 $t=2$ 处,下列哪个说法正确?

Q21HARD 1.6 Comparing Rates of Approach1.6 比较趋近速度No Calculator

Each of the four quantities below approaches $0$ as $x\to 0^{+}$. Without evaluating any limit numerically, order them from smallest to largest for values of $x$ close to $0^{+}$.下列四个量在 $x\to 0^{+}$ 时均趋于 $0$。在不进行数值计算的前提下,将它们按 $x$ 接近 $0^{+}$ 时由小到大排序。

$$ \sin x, \qquad x^{2}, \qquad 1-\cos x, \qquad x-\sin x $$

Q22HARD 1.5 / 1.6 Solving for a Parameter1.5 / 1.6 求参数No Calculator

Let $k$ be a constant. For which value of $k$ does $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 3}\dfrac{x^{2}+kx-12}{x-3}$ exist, and what is the limit for that $k$?设 $k$ 为常数。$k$ 取何值时 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 3}\dfrac{x^{2}+kx-12}{x-3}$ 存在?此时该极限等于多少?

PART IIShow All Work展示完整解题过程

Free-Response Questions自由解答题

Free-response answers must include complete setup: algebraic manipulation, stated theorem conditions for IVT/Squeeze, and interval justification for continuity. Units and contextual explanations are required where indicated.自由解答题须包含完整解题过程:代数化简、介值定理/夹逼定理的条件说明,以及连续性的区间论证。在有要求的情况下,需写出单位和情境说明。

FRQ 1MEDIUM 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 Evaluating Limits1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 求极限No Calculator

Evaluate the limits in (a) to (c), showing all algebraic steps. Part (d) asks for a justification, not a calculation.求 (a) 至 (c) 各极限,展示完整代数步骤。(d) 要求作出论证,而非计算。

(a) $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 5}\dfrac{x^{2}-25}{x^{2}-4x-5}$
(b) $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 9}\dfrac{x-9}{\sqrt{x}-3}$
(c) $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\dfrac{\sin(3x)}{\tan(2x)}$
(d) The table gives values of a different function $g$ near $x=2$. A student writes: "the table proves that $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 2}g(x)=5$." State precisely what the table does establish and what it does not, and give a reason.下表给出另一函数 $g$ 在 $x=2$ 附近的取值。某学生写道:"此表证明了 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 2}g(x)=5$。"请准确说明该表能确立什么、不能确立什么,并给出理由。
$x$1.91.991.9992.0012.012.1
$g(x)$4.74.974.9975.0035.035.3
FRQ 2MEDIUM 1.11 / 1.12 Continuity & Parameters1.11 / 1.12 连续性与参数No Calculator

Let $f(x)=\begin{cases} \dfrac{x^{2}-x-6}{x-3}, & x<3\\[4pt] ax+b, & 3\le x\le 5\\[4pt] x^{2}-9, & x>5 \end{cases}$.

(a) Find $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 3^-}f(x)$ and explain how this determines a restriction on $a$ and $b$.求 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 3^-}f(x)$,并说明这如何对 $a$ 和 $b$ 施加限制。
(b) Determine values of $a$ and $b$ that make $f$ continuous on $\mathbb{R}$. Show the system you solve.求使 $f$ 在 $\mathbb{R}$ 上连续的 $a$ 和 $b$ 的值,写出所建立的方程组。
(c) With the values from (b), classify the discontinuity of $f'$ at $x=3$ and at $x=5$ (if any).利用 (b) 中求得的值,判断 $f'$ 在 $x=3$ 和 $x=5$ 处的不连续类型(若存在)。 (Preview of Unit 2: derivative discontinuity. Cram-track students may skip this part.)(第二单元预览,导数的不连续性。备考冲刺学生可跳过此部分。)
FRQ 3MEDIUM 1.13 - 1.15 Asymptotes1.13 - 1.15 渐近线No Calculator

Let $f(x)=\dfrac{2x^{2}-x-6}{x^{2}-4}$.设 $f(x)=\dfrac{2x^{2}-x-6}{x^{2}-4}$。

(a) Find all vertical asymptotes of $f$. Justify with one-sided limits.求 $f$ 的所有竖直渐近线,用单侧极限加以论证。
(b) Find any removable discontinuities and state the value needed to remove each.求所有可去不连续点,并说明消除各不连续点所需的函数值。
(c) Find $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to\infty}f(x)$ and $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to -\infty}f(x)$, and state the horizontal asymptote.求 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to\infty}f(x)$ 和 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to -\infty}f(x)$,并写出水平渐近线。
FRQ 4HARDFRQ LEVEL 1.16 IVT Application (Table)1.16 介值定理应用(表格)Calculator

A diver's depth $d(t)$ in meters at time $t$ seconds is continuous on $[0,20]$.潜水员的深度 $d(t)$(单位:米)在时刻 $t$(单位:秒)处连续,定义在 $[0,20]$ 上。

$t$ (s)04101520
$d(t)$ (m)0822185
(a) Use the IVT to justify that there is a time in $(0,10)$ when the diver is exactly $15$ meters deep.利用介值定理证明:在 $(0,10)$ 内存在某时刻,潜水员恰好处于 $15$ 米深处。
(b) Is the IVT enough to conclude that the diver is $15$ meters deep at some time in $(10,20)$? Justify.介值定理是否足以得出在 $(10,20)$ 内某时刻潜水员处于 $15$ 米深处的结论?请说明理由。
(c) A student claims the IVT guarantees that the diver's depth equals $25$ meters for some $t\in(0,20)$. Is the claim correct? Explain.某学生声称,介值定理保证在某个 $t\in(0,20)$ 处潜水员的深度等于 $25$ 米。该说法是否正确?请解释。
(d) What is the minimum number of times the diver can be at depth $15$ meters on $[0,20]$? Justify.在 $[0,20]$ 上,潜水员至少有多少次处于 $15$ 米深处?请说明理由。
FRQ 5HARDFRQ LEVEL 1.8 Squeeze & Definition1.8 夹逼定理与定义No Calculator

Let $f(x)=x^{2}\cos\!\bigl(\tfrac{1}{x}\bigr)$ for $x\ne 0$, and define $f(0)=0$.设 $f(x)=x^{2}\cos\!\bigl(\tfrac{1}{x}\bigr)$($x\ne 0$),并定义 $f(0)=0$。

(a) Show, using the Squeeze Theorem, that $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}f(x)=0$. State the bounding inequalities and verify all conditions.利用夹逼定理证明 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}f(x)=0$,写出界定不等式并验证所有条件。
(b) Use part (a) to explain why $f$ is continuous at $x=0$.利用 (a) 的结论说明 $f$ 在 $x=0$ 处连续。
(c) Compute $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\dfrac{f(x)-f(0)}{x-0}$ using the Squeeze Theorem. Interpret the meaning of the limit.用夹逼定理计算 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\dfrac{f(x)-f(0)}{x-0}$,并解释该极限的含义。
FRQ 6HARDFRQ LEVEL 1.11 / 1.16 Piecewise Model in Context1.11 / 1.16 情境中的分段模型No Calculator

A courier charges by parcel weight $w$, measured in kilograms. Let $k$ be a positive constant. The charge $C(w)$, in dollars, is modeled by某快递公司按包裹重量 $w$(单位:千克)计费。设 $k$ 为正常数,费用 $C(w)$(单位:美元)的模型为

$$ C(w)=\begin{cases} 8, & 0 \lt w \le 2\\[4pt] 8+k(w-2), & 2 \lt w \le 10\\[4pt] 40-\dfrac{120}{w}, & 10 \lt w \le 30 \end{cases} $$

(a) Find $\displaystyle\lim_{w\to 2^{-}}C(w)$ and $\displaystyle\lim_{w\to 2^{+}}C(w)$. Determine whether $C$ is continuous at $w=2$, and state whether your conclusion depends on the value of $k$. Justify your answer.求 $\displaystyle\lim_{w\to 2^{-}}C(w)$ 与 $\displaystyle\lim_{w\to 2^{+}}C(w)$。判断 $C$ 在 $w=2$ 处是否连续,并说明该结论是否依赖于 $k$ 的取值。请给出理由。
(b) Find the value of $k$ for which $C$ is continuous at $w=10$. Show the equation you solve.求使 $C$ 在 $w=10$ 处连续的 $k$ 值,写出所建立的方程。
(c) Using the value of $k$ from part (b), interpret the meaning of $k$ in the context of this model. Include units.利用 (b) 中求得的 $k$ 值,结合本模型情境解释 $k$ 的含义,并写明单位。
(d) Using the value of $k$ from part (b), show that there is a parcel weight between $10$ and $30$ kilograms for which the charge is exactly $\$35$. Name the theorem you use and verify each of its hypotheses.利用 (b) 中求得的 $k$ 值,证明在 $10$ 至 $30$ 千克之间存在某一包裹重量,使费用恰为 $\$35$。写出所用定理的名称,并逐条验证其条件。