Math Problem Statement

lim θ→0 sin(3θ) tan(4θ) θ2

Solution

We are tasked with evaluating the limit:

limθ0sin(3θ)tan(4θ)θ2\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin(3\theta) \cdot \tan(4\theta)}{\theta^2}

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Approximate sin(3θ)\sin(3\theta) and tan(4θ)\tan(4\theta) for small θ\theta:

    As θ0\theta \to 0, both sin(x)\sin(x) and tan(x)\tan(x) behave approximately as xx. Thus:

    • sin(3θ)3θ\sin(3\theta) \approx 3\theta
    • tan(4θ)4θ\tan(4\theta) \approx 4\theta
  2. Substitute these approximations into the limit:

    Substituting sin(3θ)3θ\sin(3\theta) \approx 3\theta and tan(4θ)4θ\tan(4\theta) \approx 4\theta, the expression becomes:

    limθ0(3θ)(4θ)θ2\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{(3\theta) \cdot (4\theta)}{\theta^2}

  3. Simplify the expression:

    Simplifying the numerator:

    3θ4θ=12θ23\theta \cdot 4\theta = 12\theta^2

    Therefore, the expression becomes:

    limθ012θ2θ2\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{12\theta^2}{\theta^2}

  4. Cancel θ2\theta^2 from the numerator and denominator:

    limθ012=12\lim_{\theta \to 0} 12 = 12

Final answer:

12\boxed{12}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the general approximation of sin(x)\sin(x) and tan(x)\tan(x) for small xx?
  2. How does L'Hopital's rule apply to limits of indeterminate forms?
  3. Can the limit limθ0sin(5θ)tan(6θ)θ2\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin(5\theta) \cdot \tan(6\theta)}{\theta^2} be solved similarly?
  4. What are higher-order approximations of sin(x)\sin(x) and tan(x)\tan(x)?
  5. What is the difference between limθ0\lim_{\theta \to 0} and limθ\lim_{\theta \to \infty} in general?

Tip: When approaching limits involving small angles, approximations like sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x and tan(x)x\tan(x) \approx x are very helpful for simplifying expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions
Small-Angle Approximations

Formulas

lim θ→0 sin(θ)/θ = 1
lim θ→0 tan(θ)/θ = 1

Theorems

Small Angle Theorem
Limit Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or introductory college calculus