Math Problem Statement

Find the limit: lim (x -> 0) [sin^2(6x) / sin^2(12x)]

Solution

The problem asks you to find the limit of the following expression:

limx0sin2(6x)sin2(12x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin^2(6x)}{\sin^2(12x)}

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Rewrite the expression:

    Use the fact that sin2(6x)\sin^2(6x) and sin2(12x)\sin^2(12x) can be separated into two squared sine functions:

    limx0(sin(6x)sin(12x))2\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{\sin(6x)}{\sin(12x)} \right)^2

  2. Apply the standard trigonometric limit:

    One useful limit to remember is: limx0sin(kx)kx=1for any constant k\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(kx)}{kx} = 1 \quad \text{for any constant } k So we can multiply both the numerator and the denominator by xx to use this rule:

    limx0(sin(6x)6xsin(12x)12x×12x6x)2\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{\frac{\sin(6x)}{6x}}{\frac{\sin(12x)}{12x}} \times \frac{12x}{6x} \right)^2

    Since limx0sin(kx)kx=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(kx)}{kx} = 1, the fractions involving sine tend to 1. Thus, the limit simplifies to:

    (126)2=22=4\left( \frac{12}{6} \right)^2 = 2^2 = 4

Final Answer:

limx0sin2(6x)sin2(12x)=4\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin^2(6x)}{\sin^2(12x)} = 4

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Here are five related questions to extend your understanding:

  1. What is the limit of limx0sin(3x)sin(6x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(3x)}{\sin(6x)}?
  2. How do you compute limx0sin(x)x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} using L'Hôpital's Rule?
  3. What happens if we have limx0sin(kx)sin(mx)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(kx)}{\sin(mx)} for arbitrary constants kk and mm?
  4. Can the method of multiplying by xx be applied to other trigonometric functions such as tan(x)\tan(x)?
  5. How do we evaluate limits involving trigonometric functions and higher powers, like sin3(x)\sin^3(x)?

Tip:

When working with trigonometric limits, always look for opportunities to apply standard limits like limx0sin(x)x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1 to simplify the expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometry

Formulas

lim (x -> 0) [sin(kx) / kx] = 1 for any constant k
Simplifying trigonometric limits using standard limits

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule
Standard Trigonometric Limits

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12