Math Problem Statement

Find the value of the following limit: lim_{(x,y)→(0,0)} y^2 sin(1/x).

Solution

We need to evaluate the given limit:

lim(x,y)(0,0)y2sin(1x)\lim_{(x,y) \to (0,0)} y^2 \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Behavior of sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right):

    • For x0x \to 0, 1x\frac{1}{x} oscillates between -\infty and ++\infty. Consequently, sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) oscillates between 1-1 and 11 without settling to a single value.
  2. Effect of y2y^2:

    • y2y^2 is non-negative and approaches 00 as y0y \to 0.
  3. Overall Product:

    • Since y2y^2 approaches 00, the product y2sin(1x)y^2 \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) is squeezed between y2-y^2 and +y2+y^2.
    • Therefore, irrespective of the oscillation of sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right), the term y2sin(1x)y^2 \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) approaches 00.

Conclusion:

The value of the limit is:

0\boxed{0}

Let me know if you need further clarification or a deeper explanation!

Related Questions:

  1. Why does the oscillation of sin(1/x)\sin(1/x) not affect the limit in this case?
  2. How does the squeeze theorem apply to this problem?
  3. Can we generalize this result for other functions of yy?
  4. What happens if the y2y^2 term were replaced with yny^n for n>2n > 2?
  5. How do polar coordinates simplify similar two-variable limits?

Tip: When working with multivariable limits, always analyze each term's contribution to the behavior of the overall expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Multivariable Limits
Oscillatory Functions
Behavior of Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Squeeze Theorem: If f(x) ≤ g(x) ≤ h(x) and lim f(x) = lim h(x) = L, then lim g(x) = L

Theorems

Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Calculus 2 or Multivariable Calculus)