If f(x)= x^1/2 if x¡Ý 0 and -(-x)^1/2 if x>0

then the root of the equation f(x) = 0 is x = 0. Explain why Newton¡¯s method fails no matter which initial approximation p_0¡Ùo is used. Illustrate your explanation with a sketch.

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