Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem you've presented involves finding the limit:
To solve this limit, we will use the small-angle approximations for sine and cosine functions and the limit properties.
Step 1: Use small-angle approximations
For small values of , and . Therefore, for small values of and ,
Step 2: Substitute and simplify
Substituting these approximations into the limit gives:
Hence, the limit is .
Do you have any further questions on this, or is there another problem you need help with? Here are a few related questions you might find interesting:
- How would the solution change if the cosine term was instead?
- What happens to the limit if the denominator was instead of ?
- Can you apply L'Hopital's Rule to solve this limit? If yes, how?
- How does the limit behave if approaches a different value, say ?
- What role do the coefficients 3 and 5 play in the behavior of the limit?
Tip: Always check if a function behaves nicely around the limit point (like being continuous and differentiable) before applying L'Hopital’s rule, as it requires both the numerator and denominator to be differentiable.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Trigonometry
Small-Angle Approximation
Formulas
sin(x) ≈ x for small x
cos(x) ≈ 1 for small x
Theorems
Small-Angle Approximation
Limit Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 or College Calculus