If g(x):=√x for x∈[0,1], show that there does not exist a constant K such that |g(x)|≤K|x| ∀x∈[0,1]
Conclude that the uniformly continuous function g is not a Lipschitz function on interval [0,1].
Necessary definitions:
Let A⊆R. A function f:A→R is uniformly continuous when:
Given ϵ>0 and u∈A there is a δ(ϵ,u)>0 such that ∀x∈A and |x−u|<δ(ϵ,u) ⟹ |f(x)−f(u)|<ϵ
A function f is considered Lipschitz if ∃ a constant K>0 such that ∀x,u∈A |f(x)−f(u)|≤K|x−u|.
Here is the beginning of my proof, I am having some difficulty showing that such a constant does not exist. Intuitively it makes sense however showing this geometrically evades me.
Proof (attempt):
Suppose g(x):=√x for x in[0,1]
Assume g(x) is Lipschitz. g(x) Lipschitz ⟹ ∃ constant K>0 such that |f(x)−f(u)|≤K|x−u| ∀x,u∈[0,1].
Evaluating geometrically:
|f(x)−f(u)||x−u| = √x−1|x−u| ≤K
I was hoping to assume the function is Lipschitz and encounter a contradiction however this is where I'm stuck.
Can anyone nudge me in the right direction?
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