Expanding a function for large E using the Taylor Expansion technique

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The discussion focuses on using Taylor expansion to simplify a function involving large E. The user struggles to derive useful results and seeks hints and explanations. A key insight shared is the transformation of the function into a form suitable for binomial expansion, specifically for large values of E. The binomial expansion is suggested as a viable approach since the condition |D/(CE)| < 1 applies. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing simple mathematical techniques that can facilitate problem-solving.
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Obtain leading order behaviour of function
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I have been playing around with Taylor expansion to see if I can get anything out but nothing is jumping out at me. So any hints, suggestions and preferably explanations would be greatly appreciated as I’ve spent so so long messing around with it and I need to move on...

But as always, thank you
 

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We have <br /> \left(C + \frac{D}{E}\right)^{-1} = \frac{1}{C} \left(1 + \frac{D}{CE}\right)^{-1}. For sufficiently large |E| we have |D/(CE)| &lt; 1 so we can use a binomial expansion.
 
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Ahhhhhh Binomial! Okay. Always seems to be simple things that I don’t recognise that hold me up... pffh Nevermind.

Thank you!
 
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