Math Problem Statement

Find the limit. Use l'Hospital's Rule where appropriate. \[\lim_{t\to0} \frac{e^{6t} - 1}{t}\]

Solution

To evaluate the limit

limt0e6t1t\lim_{t \to 0} \frac{e^{6t} - 1}{t}

we'll apply l'Hôpital's Rule since it results in the indeterminate form 00\frac{0}{0} when t=0t = 0.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Differentiate the numerator and denominator:

    • The derivative of the numerator, e6t1e^{6t} - 1, is 6e6t6e^{6t}.
    • The derivative of the denominator, tt, is 11.
  2. Apply l'Hôpital's Rule: limt0e6t1t=limt06e6t1=6e0=6.\lim_{t \to 0} \frac{e^{6t} - 1}{t} = \lim_{t \to 0} \frac{6e^{6t}}{1} = 6e^{0} = 6.

Thus, the limit is:

limt0e6t1t=6.\lim_{t \to 0} \frac{e^{6t} - 1}{t} = 6.

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Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What conditions are necessary for applying l'Hôpital's Rule?
  2. How would the solution change if the exponent were 7t7t instead of 6t6t?
  3. Can we use Taylor series to evaluate the same limit? What would the result be?
  4. How does this limit relate to the derivative of e6te^{6t} at t=0t = 0?
  5. What are some common indeterminate forms where l'Hôpital's Rule is useful?

Tip: When encountering indeterminate forms like 0/00/0 or /\infty/\infty, l'Hôpital's Rule can simplify the problem by converting it into the limit of the derivatives.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Exponential Functions

Formulas

l'Hôpital's Rule: \(\lim_{x\to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \lim_{x\to c} \frac{f'(x)}{g'(x)}\) for indeterminate forms \(\frac{0}{0}\) or \(\frac{\infty}{\infty}\)

Theorems

l'Hôpital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Calculus I or II)