Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit: lim_(x -> 0) (sin^2(4x) / (x^2(1 - cos(5x))) with the options: A) 2, B) 1, C) 0, D) -1/5, E) -1.

Solution

The provided image contains the following mathematical expression:

limx0sin2(4x)x2(1cos(5x))\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{\sin^2(4x)}{x^2(1 - \cos(5x))}

The possible answer choices are:

  • A: 2
  • B: 1
  • C: 0
  • D: 15-\frac{1}{5}
  • E: -1

Let's evaluate this limit step by step:

Step 1: Use known approximations for small xx

As x0x \to 0, we can use the small-angle approximations:

  • sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x
  • cos(x)1x22\cos(x) \approx 1 - \frac{x^2}{2}

Step 2: Approximate the numerator

sin2(4x)(4x)2=16x2\sin^2(4x) \approx (4x)^2 = 16x^2

Step 3: Approximate the denominator

1cos(5x)1(1(5x)22)=25x221 - \cos(5x) \approx 1 - \left(1 - \frac{(5x)^2}{2}\right) = \frac{25x^2}{2}

Thus, the expression becomes approximately:

16x2x225x22=16x225x22=16225=3225\frac{16x^2}{x^2 \cdot \frac{25x^2}{2}} = \frac{16x^2}{\frac{25x^2}{2}} = \frac{16 \cdot 2}{25} = \frac{32}{25}

Step 4: Conclusion

The limit of the expression as x0x \to 0 is 3225\frac{32}{25}, which is close to 1.28. However, none of the provided options exactly match this result.

It seems like there is a mismatch between the approximations used and the answer choices. Let's check if any approximations in the context of a multiple-choice exam match the choices better.

The closest approximation in the options provided is B: 1.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do small-angle approximations help simplify trigonometric limits?
  2. What other techniques can be used to evaluate limits involving trigonometric functions?
  3. How does L'Hopital's Rule apply to limits of indeterminate forms?
  4. What is the behavior of the sine and cosine functions as x0x \to 0?
  5. How do Taylor series expansions assist in limit evaluations?

Tip: When working with trigonometric limits, approximations such as sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x and cos(x)1x22\cos(x) \approx 1 - \frac{x^2}{2} for small xx are extremely useful for simplifying complex expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometry
Indeterminate Forms

Formulas

sin(x) ≈ x for small x
cos(x) ≈ 1 - x^2 / 2 for small x

Theorems

Small Angle Approximation
L'Hopital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or introductory college calculus