Math Problem Statement
Evaluate the limit, if it exists. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.) lim x→0 x6 cos(7/x)
Solution
We are tasked with evaluating the following limit:
Step-by-step solution:
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Behavior of the cosine function:
The function oscillates between -1 and 1 for all values of , since cosine is a bounded function. Therefore, we can write: -
Multiplying by :
Now, multiply both sides of the inequality by : -
Taking the limit:
As , . This applies to both the upper and lower bounds of the inequality:Therefore, by the squeeze theorem:
Final Answer:
Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are five related questions for further exploration:
- How does the squeeze theorem work, and in which situations can it be applied?
- Can we use the same approach to find limits for functions like as ?
- Why does cosine oscillate but not affect the limit result in this case?
- What would happen if the exponent of was less than 1, say , instead of ?
- How would this limit change if it involved a function like instead of cosine?
Tip: The squeeze theorem is particularly useful for functions with oscillatory terms like sine or cosine when they are bounded and multiplied by a term approaching zero.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Trigonometric Functions
Oscillatory Functions
Squeeze Theorem
Formulas
lim_{x→0} x^6 cos(7/x)
Bounds of cosine: -1 ≤ cos(7/x) ≤ 1
Theorems
Squeeze Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
College-Level Calculus