Find Limit: Evaluate \frac{n}{(n!)^{\frac1n}}

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In summary, the conversation discusses the evaluation of a limit involving a factorial expression and the use of Stirling's approximation to simplify the solution. The limit is ultimately found to be e, but the possibility of solving without Stirling's approximation is also mentioned. It is noted that Stirling's approximation provides the simplest approach and the use of factorials in the denominator makes it difficult to transition to a function.
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Evaluate the following limit :

[tex]\lim_{n\rightarrow\infty}\frac{n}{(n!)^{\frac1n}}=\lim_{n\rightarrow\infty}\frac{n}{\sqrt[n]{n!}}[/tex]
 
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I know about that .. the solution will be obtained easily by that method ..



but.. could you solve the question without stirling's approximation ?
 
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Ali 2 said:
I know about that .. the solution will be obtained easily by that method...but...could you solve the question without stirling's approximation ?

I'm afraid Stirling's approximation provides the simplest approach.Keep in mind that u've to compute the limit of a sequence and u cannot make the transition to a function,due to a factorial in the denominator.Of course,that factorial can be put under the form
[tex] n!=\Gamma(n+1) [/tex]
,but that won't do you any good,since it still involves discrete values for "n".

Daniel.
 

1. What is the purpose of finding the limit for the expression \frac{n}{(n!)^{\frac1n}}?

The limit of a mathematical expression represents the value that the expression approaches as the variable (in this case, n) gets infinitely close to a certain value. In this case, finding the limit of \frac{n}{(n!)^{\frac1n}} can help us understand the behavior of the expression as n gets larger and larger.

2. How do you find the limit of \frac{n}{(n!)^{\frac1n}}?

To find the limit, we can use a mathematical tool called L'Hôpital's rule which states that the limit of an indeterminate form (such as \frac{n}{(n!)^{\frac1n}}) can be found by taking the derivative of the numerator and denominator separately and then evaluating the limit again.

3. What is the significance of the \frac1n exponent in the denominator?

The \frac1n exponent in the denominator represents the root of the factorial function. This means that as n increases, the factorial function will grow at a slower rate and the expression will approach a finite limit.

4. Can the limit of \frac{n}{(n!)^{\frac1n}} be evaluated without using L'Hôpital's rule?

Yes, the limit can also be evaluated using other mathematical techniques such as the squeeze theorem or the ratio test. However, L'Hôpital's rule is often the most efficient and straightforward method.

5. Is there a specific value that the limit of \frac{n}{(n!)^{\frac1n}} approaches?

Yes, the limit of \frac{n}{(n!)^{\frac1n}} approaches 0 as n approaches infinity. This can be proven using L'Hôpital's rule and the fact that the factorial function grows much faster than the linear function n.

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