Math Problem Statement

lim(x → ∞) x sin(sin(2/x))

Solution

The given expression is:

limxxsin(sin(2x))\lim_{x \to \infty} x \sin\left(\sin\left(\frac{2}{x}\right)\right)

Solution:

  1. As xx \to \infty, notice that 2x0\frac{2}{x} \to 0.

  2. We know that for small values of yy, sin(y)y\sin(y) \approx y. Thus, when 2x\frac{2}{x} becomes very small, we can approximate: sin(2x)2x.\sin\left(\frac{2}{x}\right) \approx \frac{2}{x}.

  3. Applying this approximation: sin(sin(2x))sin(2x)2x.\sin\left(\sin\left(\frac{2}{x}\right)\right) \approx \sin\left(\frac{2}{x}\right) \approx \frac{2}{x}.

  4. Now substitute this approximation into the original limit: limxxsin(sin(2x))limxx2x.\lim_{x \to \infty} x \cdot \sin\left(\sin\left(\frac{2}{x}\right)\right) \approx \lim_{x \to \infty} x \cdot \frac{2}{x}.

  5. This simplifies to: limx2=2.\lim_{x \to \infty} 2 = 2.

Conclusion:

The value of the limit is 2\boxed{2}.

Would you like further clarification or details on any part of the solution?

Here are 5 follow-up questions you might find useful:

  1. What is the small angle approximation for trigonometric functions?
  2. How can we justify using approximations for limits as xx \to \infty?
  3. What happens if we use higher-order approximations for the sine function in this problem?
  4. Can you explain how limits behave for nested functions like sin(sin(x))\sin(\sin(x))?
  5. How does L'Hôpital's Rule apply to cases like this?

Tip: In limits involving trigonometric functions, using approximations for small angles can greatly simplify the calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometry
Asymptotic Approximations

Formulas

Small angle approximation: sin(y) ≈ y for small y
Limit formula: lim(x → ∞) x (sin(2/x)) ≈ 2

Theorems

Limit Theorems
Squeeze Theorem (as a background concept)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College Level