Problem: Let $f: \mathbb{R} ^2 \to \mathbb{R} $ be defined by
\[
f(x,y) =
\begin{cases}
(x^2 + y^2) \sin \left( \frac{1}{x^2 + y^2} \right) , &\text{ if } (x,y)\neq (0,0) ;\\
0, &\text{ if } (x,y) = (0,0).
\end{cases}
\]
Consider the following statements:
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The partial derivatives $\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} $, $\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} $ exist at $(0,0)$ but are unbounded in any neighbourhood of $(0,0)$.
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$f$ is continuous but not differentiable at $(0,0)$.
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$f$ is not continuous at $(0,0)$.
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$f$ is differentiable at $(0,0)$.
Which of the above statements is/are TRUE?
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I and II only
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I and IV only
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IV only
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III Only
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