Math Problem Statement

evalute the limit lim x -> ∞ (sin(x))/(x(x ^ 2 - 1))

Solution

To evaluate the limit

limxsin(x)x(x21),\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\sin(x)}{x(x^2 - 1)},

we proceed as follows:

Step 1: Analyze the behavior of the numerator and denominator

  1. Numerator: The term sin(x)\sin(x) oscillates between 1-1 and 11 for all xx.
  2. Denominator: The denominator x(x21)=x3xx(x^2 - 1) = x^3 - x grows without bound as xx \to \infty, dominated by the x3x^3 term.

Step 2: Bound the fraction

Since 1sin(x)1-1 \leq \sin(x) \leq 1, we know 1x(x21)sin(x)x(x21)1x(x21).-\frac{1}{x(x^2 - 1)} \leq \frac{\sin(x)}{x(x^2 - 1)} \leq \frac{1}{x(x^2 - 1)}.

Step 3: Evaluate the bounds

The bounding term 1x(x21)\frac{1}{x(x^2 - 1)} simplifies approximately to 1x3\frac{1}{x^3} for large xx. As xx \to \infty, we have: 1x30.\frac{1}{x^3} \to 0. Thus, by the Squeeze Theorem: limxsin(x)x(x21)=0.\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\sin(x)}{x(x^2 - 1)} = 0.

Final Answer:

0\boxed{0}

Would you like a detailed explanation of the Squeeze Theorem or any step here?


Expanding Thoughts:

  1. What is the importance of the oscillatory nature of sin(x)\sin(x) in limits?
  2. How does the growth rate of x3x^3 compare to other polynomial terms?
  3. Could this limit change if sin(x)\sin(x) were replaced with cos(x)\cos(x)?
  4. What would happen if xx approached a finite value instead of infinity?
  5. How can we generalize this approach to similar problems involving oscillatory functions and polynomials?

Tip: The Squeeze Theorem is powerful for handling limits with oscillatory functions if you can bound them between two converging terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Oscillatory Functions
Squeeze Theorem

Formulas

lim x -> ∞ f(x) = L (definition of a limit)
-1 <= sin(x) <= 1 (properties of sine function)

Theorems

Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or Undergraduate