Math Problem Statement

Find the limit \( \lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{\sin 2\theta} \).

Solution

The limit expression you provided is:

limθ0sinθsin2θ\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{\sin 2\theta}

To solve this limit, let's break it down:

Step 1: Use the double-angle identity

The double-angle identity for sine is:

sin2θ=2sinθcosθ\sin 2\theta = 2\sin \theta \cos \theta

Substituting this into the limit expression:

limθ0sinθ2sinθcosθ\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{2\sin \theta \cos \theta}

Step 2: Simplify the expression

We can cancel out sinθ\sin \theta from the numerator and denominator (assuming θ0\theta \neq 0):

limθ012cosθ\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{1}{2 \cos \theta}

Step 3: Evaluate the limit

As θ\theta approaches 0, cosθ\cos \theta approaches cos0=1\cos 0 = 1. Therefore:

limθ012cosθ=121=12\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{1}{2 \cos \theta} = \frac{1}{2 \cdot 1} = \frac{1}{2}

Final Answer

limθ0sinθsin2θ=12\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{\sin 2\theta} = \frac{1}{2}

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What are the other double-angle identities for trigonometric functions?
  2. How would the limit change if the expression were sin2θsinθ\frac{\sin 2\theta}{\sin \theta}?
  3. What happens to the limit if we approach a different value for θ\theta?
  4. Can you generalize this limit for limθ0sinθsinnθ\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{\sin n\theta} where nn is any positive integer?
  5. How do limits involving trigonometric functions behave differently compared to polynomial functions?

Tip: When solving limits, always check if the expression can be simplified using trigonometric identities, which often make evaluation straightforward.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometry
Sine Function

Formulas

Double-angle identity: \( \sin 2\theta = 2\sin \theta \cos \theta \)
Basic limit: \( \lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{\theta} = 1 \)

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule
Trigonometric identities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12