Math Problem Statement
lim (x -> +∞) √x^3 [ (3 / √x) - arctan (3 / √x) ]
Solution
Let's solve the given limit:
Step-by-step Solution:
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Simplify the expression inside the limit:
- We can rewrite as .
- Thus, the expression becomes:
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Simplify :
- , so now the limit becomes:
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Evaluate the limit as :
- As , .
- Hence, , and since as .
- Thus, the expression inside the square brackets approaches:
- Now let's handle the outer factor .
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Analyze the asymptotic behavior:
- For large , the difference behaves like , since for small .
- Hence, for large , the product behaves like .
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Final limit:
- Therefore, the limit as is:
- As , this grows without bound. Therefore, the limit is:
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Related Questions:
- How does behave for very large and very small values of ?
- What happens if we change the power of in to another power?
- How would the limit change if we used a different trigonometric function like ?
- How do we apply L'Hopital's Rule in similar limit problems involving infinity?
- What are the key asymptotic behaviors of functions involving and ?
Tip:
When dealing with limits at infinity involving complex functions like , approximations for small or large values can simplify the problem dramatically.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Asymptotic Analysis
Trigonometric Functions
Formulas
lim (x -> +∞) x^{3/2} [3x^{-1/2} - arctan(3x^{-1/2})]
For small z, arctan(z) ≈ z
Theorems
Limit properties at infinity
Asymptotic behavior of trigonometric functions
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Mathematics