Math Problem Statement

lim thita->0 tan 3 thita/4thita

Solution

To solve the limit limθ0tan(3θ)4θ\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan(3\theta)}{4\theta}, we can approach this using the known limit limθ0tan(θ)θ=1\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan(\theta)}{\theta} = 1.

Steps:

  1. Substitute the argument of the tangent:

limθ0tan(3θ)4θ\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan(3\theta)}{4\theta}

  1. Use the limit identity for small angles:

We know that: limθ0tan(θ)θ=1\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan(\theta)}{\theta} = 1 Let's rewrite the limit in a form that uses this identity: limθ0tan(3θ)3θ×3θ4θ\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan(3\theta)}{3\theta} \times \frac{3\theta}{4\theta}

This simplifies to: limθ0(tan(3θ)3θ×34)\lim_{\theta \to 0} \left( \frac{\tan(3\theta)}{3\theta} \times \frac{3}{4} \right)

  1. Apply the limit identity:

limθ0tan(3θ)3θ=1\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan(3\theta)}{3\theta} = 1

Thus, the limit becomes: 1×34=341 \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{4}

Conclusion:

limθ0tan(3θ)4θ=34\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan(3\theta)}{4\theta} = \frac{3}{4}

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Here are 8 related questions:

  1. How does the small-angle approximation help in calculating limits involving trigonometric functions?
  2. What is the geometric interpretation of limθ0tan(θ)θ=1\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan(\theta)}{\theta} = 1?
  3. How would you compute limits of trigonometric functions without using known identities?
  4. What happens if the angle inside the tangent function is different, like 5θ5\theta?
  5. Can you explain L'Hopital's rule and how it applies to trigonometric limits?
  6. What is the significance of limits in calculus?
  7. How would this limit change if the denominator were 5θ5\theta instead of 4θ4\theta?
  8. How would you calculate limθ0sin(3θ)4θ\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin(3\theta)}{4\theta}?

Tip: When dealing with trigonometric limits, applying known limits like sin(θ)θ\frac{\sin(\theta)}{\theta} and tan(θ)θ\frac{\tan(\theta)}{\theta} for small angles can simplify the problem significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Limit of tangent function: \( \lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan(\theta)}{\theta} = 1 \)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School