Math Problem Statement

what is the limit as x approaches 0 when f(x)= sin(5x)/x

Solution

The limit of f(x)=sin(5x)xf(x) = \frac{\sin(5x)}{x} as xx approaches 0 can be evaluated using standard trigonometric limit properties.

We know that:

limx0sin(x)x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1

Let's manipulate the given function sin(5x)x\frac{\sin(5x)}{x}. We can rewrite it as:

sin(5x)x=sin(5x)5x5\frac{\sin(5x)}{x} = \frac{\sin(5x)}{5x} \cdot 5

Now, using the fact that:

limx0sin(5x)5x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x)}{5x} = 1

We multiply by 5:

limx0sin(5x)x=5\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x)}{x} = 5

Thus, the limit is:

5\boxed{5}

Would you like more details on this process or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the limit of sin(kx)x\frac{\sin(kx)}{x} as x0x \to 0 for any constant kk?
  2. Can you use L'Hopital's Rule to solve this limit? How?
  3. How does the small-angle approximation for sine function help in evaluating limits?
  4. What would the limit be if we had sin(5x)x2\frac{\sin(5x)}{x^2} as x0x \to 0?
  5. What happens to the limit when you replace sine with another function like cosine?

Tip: Whenever dealing with trigonometric limits, especially involving sine and cosine, the small-angle approximation is very useful for simplifying expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometry

Formulas

lim(x → 0) sin(x)/x = 1
lim(x → 0) sin(kx)/x = k

Theorems

Small-angle approximation
L'Hopital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12