Why lim(x-->0) cos(1/x) does not exist?

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In summary, the reason why lim(x-->0) cos(1/x) does not exist is because the function cos(1/x) oscillates infinitely as x approaches 0, resulting in the values of the function rapidly changing and not approaching a single, finite value. An example of this is when x takes on values very close to 0. There is no way to determine the limit of cos(1/x) as x approaches 0, and graphing the function will not provide any information about its limit. This limit does not mean that the function is undefined at x = 0, as it is defined for all values of x.
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Plz help!

Hi every body

I need some help with the limets

explain to me why lim(x-->0) cos(1/x) dose not exist?

Thx
 
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As x gets smaller and smaller, 1/x gets larger and larger. As 1/x gets larger and larger cos(1/x) just oscillates between +1 and -1. It doesn't approach any definite value.
 

1. Why does lim(x-->0) cos(1/x) not exist?

The reason why lim(x-->0) cos(1/x) does not exist is because the function cos(1/x) oscillates infinitely as x approaches 0. This means that the values of the function keep changing rapidly and do not approach a single, finite value. As a result, the limit of the function at x = 0 does not exist.

2. Can you provide an example of lim(x-->0) cos(1/x) not existing?

Yes, an example of lim(x-->0) cos(1/x) not existing is when x takes on values that are very close to 0, such as 0.001, 0.0001, 0.00001, and so on. As x gets closer to 0, the values of cos(1/x) will keep oscillating between -1 and 1, never approaching a single value.

3. Is there a way to determine the limit of cos(1/x) as x approaches 0?

No, since the limit of cos(1/x) does not exist, there is no way to determine its value at x = 0. This is because the values of cos(1/x) keep changing rapidly and do not approach a single, finite value.

4. Does the limit of cos(1/x) not existing mean that the function is undefined at x = 0?

No, the limit of a function not existing does not necessarily mean that the function is undefined at that point. In this case, cos(1/x) is defined for all values of x, including 0. It is just that the limit of the function at x = 0 does not exist.

5. Can the limit of cos(1/x) be found by graphing the function?

No, graphing the function cos(1/x) will not provide any information about its limit at x = 0. This is because the graph would show the oscillations of the function, but it cannot determine the exact value of the limit at x = 0. A limit can only be found using analytical methods, such as algebraic manipulation or using the definition of a limit.

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