Math Problem Statement

compute lim x-> xsin(1/x)

Solution

To compute the limit limx0xsin(1x)\lim_{x \to 0} x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right), let's analyze it step by step.

Step 1: Check for behavior as x0x \to 0

The function involves sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right), which oscillates rapidly as x0x \to 0 because 1x\frac{1}{x} \to \infty. However, we are multiplying this oscillating function by xx, which approaches 0.

Step 2: Use the Squeeze Theorem

We can use the fact that sin\sin is bounded: 1sin(1x)1-1 \leq \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq 1 Multiplying the entire inequality by xx, we get: xxsin(1x)x-x \leq x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq x As x0x \to 0, both x-x and xx approach 0.

Step 3: Apply the Squeeze Theorem

Since xxsin(1x)x-x \leq x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq x and both bounds tend to 0 as x0x \to 0, by the Squeeze Theorem, we conclude: limx0xsin(1x)=0\lim_{x \to 0} x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = 0

Final Answer:

limx0xsin(1x)=0\lim_{x \to 0} x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = 0

Do you want more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How does the Squeeze Theorem work in general?
  2. What happens to the limit if we replace xsin(1x)x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) with x2sin(1x)x^2 \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)?
  3. Can we apply L'Hopital's Rule to this limit?
  4. How do we handle limits involving oscillating functions like sine or cosine?
  5. What are other methods for computing limits besides the Squeeze Theorem?

Tip: When dealing with oscillating functions multiplied by small values, consider using the Squeeze Theorem to estimate the behavior of the product.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions
Squeeze Theorem

Formulas

x * sin(1/x)
-x <= x * sin(1/x) <= x

Theorems

Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12