Evaluate trig functions at infinity?

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is it meaningful to evaluate cos and sin at infinity? I ask in relation to Fourier integrals...

ie does cos(infinity) have a value
 
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The improper integral of sin(x) or cos(x) from zero to inf does not converge or diverge
so you can't evaluate it.
 
AStaunton said:
ie does cos(infinity) have a value

You tell me. What does the graph of cosine look like? Is cos(x) going to approach a certain number as x approaches infinity?