Math Problem Statement

\displaystyle\lim_{x\to\infty}\dfrac{e^{x^2}}{x^4}=?

Solution

To find the limit limxex2x4\displaystyle\lim_{x\to\infty}\dfrac{e^{x^2}}{x^4}, we can analyze the behavior of the numerator and denominator as xx approaches infinity.

Step 1: Analyze the Growth Rates

  • The numerator ex2e^{x^2} grows extremely fast because exponential functions generally grow much faster than polynomial functions.
  • The denominator x4x^4 grows at a polynomial rate, which is much slower than the exponential growth of ex2e^{x^2}.

Step 2: Determine the Limit

Given that the numerator grows exponentially faster than the polynomial denominator, the ratio will tend to infinity as xx approaches infinity.

Thus, we can conclude that: limxex2x4=\lim_{x\to\infty}\dfrac{e^{x^2}}{x^4} = \infty

The limit is \infty.

Would you like further explanation or additional details?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the limit limxexxn\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{e^x}{x^n} for any positive integer nn?
  2. How would the limit change if the denominator were x2x^2 instead of x4x^4?
  3. Can you apply L'Hôpital's Rule to evaluate the limit, and what does it show?
  4. What is the limit limxx4ex2\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{x^4}{e^{x^2}}?
  5. How would you compare the growth rates of ex2e^{x^2} and xnx^n for any polynomial nn?

Tip: Exponential functions like ex2e^{x^2} grow much faster than any polynomial as xx tends to infinity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Exponential Functions
Polynomial Functions

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Suitable Grade Level

College Level