Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit: lim(x→0) 1 / (3x * csc(x))

Solution

We are tasked with evaluating the limit:

limx013xcsc(x).\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{3x \cdot \csc(x)}.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Recall the definition of csc(x)\csc(x): csc(x)=1sin(x).\csc(x) = \frac{1}{\sin(x)}. Substituting this into the expression, we get: 13xcsc(x)=13x1sin(x)=sin(x)3x.\frac{1}{3x \cdot \csc(x)} = \frac{1}{3x \cdot \frac{1}{\sin(x)}} = \frac{\sin(x)}{3x}.

  2. Simplify the limit: The expression reduces to: limx0sin(x)3x.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{3x}.

  3. Use the standard limit property: limx0sin(x)x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1. Thus: limx0sin(x)3x=13.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{3x} = \frac{1}{3}.

Final Answer:

13\boxed{\frac{1}{3}}

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the limit of tan(x)x\frac{\tan(x)}{x} as x0x \to 0?
  2. How would the answer change if the expression was limx012xcsc(x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{2x \cdot \csc(x)}?
  3. What is the significance of the standard limit limx0sin(x)x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1 in calculus?
  4. How would you evaluate the limit if sin(x)\sin(x) were replaced by sin2(x)\sin^2(x)?
  5. Can L’Hôpital’s Rule be used here? Why or why not?

Tip: Familiarize yourself with standard trigonometric limits; they frequently appear in calculus problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometry

Formulas

csc(x) = 1 / sin(x)
lim(x→0) sin(x)/x = 1

Theorems

Limit theorem for trigonometric functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12