Let f be a real-valued function of a real variable defined as f(x) = x2 for x ≥ 0, and f(x) = -x2 for x < 0. Which one of the following statements is true?
A. f(x) is discontinuous at x = 0
B. f(x) is continuous but not differentiable at x = 0
C. f(x) is differentiable but its first derivative is not continuous at x = 0
D. f(x) is differentiable but its first derivative is not differentiable at x = 0
Answer: Option D

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