Math Problem Statement

Show that, for all nonzero x ∈ ℝ, -|x| ≤ x sin(1/x) ≤ |x|. Compute lim x→0 x sin(1/x).

Solution

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Problem 1:

We need to show that for all nonzero xRx \in \mathbb{R}: xxsin(1x)x.-|x| \leq x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq |x|.

Solution:

  1. Bound the sine function: Recall that for any real number yy, the sine function satisfies: 1sin(y)1.-1 \leq \sin(y) \leq 1. In this case, we are dealing with sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right), so we have: 1sin(1x)1.-1 \leq \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq 1.

  2. Multiply by xx: We multiply the entire inequality by xx. However, we must be careful about the sign of xx. Let's analyze two cases:

    • If x>0x > 0, multiplying by a positive xx preserves the inequality: xxsin(1x)x.-x \leq x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq x.

    • If x<0x < 0, multiplying by a negative xx reverses the inequality: xxsin(1x)x.x \leq x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq -x. In both cases, this inequality can be rewritten as: xxsin(1x)x.-|x| \leq x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq |x|. Hence, we have shown the desired inequality.


Problem 2:

We are asked to compute the following limit: limx0xsin(1x).\lim_{x \to 0} x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right).

Solution:

  1. Bound the function: From Problem 1, we already have the inequality: xxsin(1x)x.-|x| \leq x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq |x|.

  2. Apply the Squeeze Theorem: Since xxsin(1x)x-|x| \leq x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq |x| and we know that limx0x=0\lim_{x \to 0} |x| = 0, by the Squeeze Theorem, we conclude: limx0xsin(1x)=0.\lim_{x \to 0} x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = 0.

Thus, the limit is 0.


Would you like a more detailed explanation of any of these steps or have any additional questions? Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How does the Squeeze Theorem work, and when can it be applied?
  2. Why is the inequality xxsin(1x)x-|x| \leq x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \leq |x| important in solving limits?
  3. Can the Squeeze Theorem be applied to other trigonometric functions? If so, how?
  4. What would happen to the limit if sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) were replaced with cos(1x)\cos\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)?
  5. How does the behavior of xsin(1x)x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) change as xx approaches other values (e.g., xx \to \infty)?

Tip: The Squeeze Theorem is a powerful tool in calculus for dealing with limits involving oscillatory functions like sine and cosine.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Limits
Trigonometry
Squeeze Theorem

Formulas

−|x| ≤ x sin(1/x) ≤ |x|
lim_{x → 0} x sin(1/x) = 0

Theorems

Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or early university (Calculus I)