Jump Discontinuity

Definition

A jump discontinuity occurs when there is an abrupt change in the value of a function at a specific point, resulting in two separate pieces of the graph.

Related terms

Point of Discontinuity: A specific x-value where a function is not continuous.

Piecewise Function: A function defined by different rules for different intervals or regions.

Vertical Asymptote: A vertical line that represents values where the function approaches positive or negative infinity.