Solve Limit of n(a^(1/n)-1) as n→∞

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The limit of the expression n(a^(1/n)-1) as n approaches infinity can be solved by making the substitution h=1/n. This transforms the limit into a more recognizable form, allowing for the application of L'Hôpital's Rule or series expansion techniques. The key conclusion is that the limit evaluates to ln(a), where a is a constant, providing a definitive solution to the problem presented.

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lim(n(a^(1/n)-1)), n goes to infinity, a is a constant.
Please help me solve it :cry:
 
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Make the substitution h=1/n. Does the form look familiar?
 
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