Math Problem Statement

does (sin3x)/3x coverge on a value

Solution

Yes, the expression sin(3x)3x\frac{\sin(3x)}{3x} converges to a value as xx approaches 0.

To understand this, let's evaluate the limit:

limx0sin(3x)3x.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(3x)}{3x}.

We can use the standard limit result:

limx0sin(x)x=1.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1.

To apply this result, notice that if we let u=3xu = 3x, then as x0x \to 0, u0u \to 0 as well. The expression can be rewritten in terms of uu:

limx0sin(3x)3x=limu0sin(u)u.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(3x)}{3x} = \lim_{u \to 0} \frac{\sin(u)}{u}.

According to the standard limit:

limu0sin(u)u=1.\lim_{u \to 0} \frac{\sin(u)}{u} = 1.

Therefore:

limx0sin(3x)3x=1.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(3x)}{3x} = 1.

This shows that the expression sin(3x)3x\frac{\sin(3x)}{3x} converges to the value 1 as xx approaches 0.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions that expand on this topic:

  1. How does the limit limx0sin(kx)kx\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(kx)}{kx} change with different values of kk?
  2. What is the significance of the limit limx0sin(x)x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1 in calculus?
  3. How can you apply L'Hopital's rule to evaluate limx0sin(3x)3x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(3x)}{3x}?
  4. How would you evaluate limx0cos(x)1x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\cos(x) - 1}{x}?
  5. What other trigonometric limits are useful to know for calculus?

Tip: When working with limits of trigonometric functions near 0, try to express them in a form involving sin(x)x\frac{\sin(x)}{x} or similar standard limits for easier evaluation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometry

Formulas

Limit of sine function: lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1

Theorems

Limit theorem for sine function

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School