Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit: lim(x -> 0) x * sin(1/x)

Solution

The given problem is:

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

Solution:

We need to evaluate the limit of xsin(1x)x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) as xx approaches 0. Here, we have a product of xx and sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right), where sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) oscillates between -1 and 1 as x0x \to 0, but this doesn't directly give us the limit.

Step-by-step analysis:

  • The sine function is bounded, i.e., for all real numbers tt, 1sin(t)1-1 \leq \sin(t) \leq 1
  • Thus, for x0x \neq 0, 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.

Using the Squeeze Theorem (or Sandwich Theorem), we conclude that: 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

Would you like more details on this solution or have any further questions? Here are five related questions to think about:

  1. How does the Squeeze Theorem work in general, and can it be applied to other trigonometric functions?
  2. What is the behavior of sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) as x0x \to 0 by itself without multiplying by xx?
  3. Could L'Hopital's Rule be used in this situation? Why or why not?
  4. How does this problem relate to the concept of oscillating functions in calculus?
  5. What would happen if the limit was instead for xx \to \infty?

Tip: The Squeeze Theorem is an extremely useful tool for handling limits involving oscillating functions, especially when those functions are bounded by simpler expressions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometry
Squeeze Theorem

Formulas

lim(x -> 0) x * sin(1/x) = 0
Squeeze Theorem: -x <= x * sin(1/x) <= x

Theorems

Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 or College-level Calculus