Find this limit without L'Hopital's Rule

In summary, the person is asking for help finding the limit of (squarert(x)/squarert(sinx)) as x approaches 0, but L'Hopital's rule is not applicable. The person is also considering using the limit definition of sin x and the continuity rule for functions. They also suggest expanding sin x as a power series as a possible solution.
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Homework Statement



L'Hopital's rule does not help with this limit. Find it some other way. lim (squarert(x)/squarert(sinx)) as x -> 0+

Homework Equations



None?

The Attempt at a Solution



The only way I can think of solving this is by using L'Hopital's rule...but it obviously isn't working. How else can I find this limit?
 
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htoor9 said:

Homework Statement



L'Hopital's rule does not help with this limit. Find it some other way. lim (squarert(x)/squarert(sinx)) as x -> 0+

Homework Equations



None?
There are at least a couple of limits that are relevant.
[tex]\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{sin(x)}{x} = 1[/tex]
[tex]\lim_{x \to a} f(g(x)) = f(\lim_{x \to a} g(x)), \text{provided that f is continuous at g(a)}[/tex]
htoor9 said:

The Attempt at a Solution



The only way I can think of solving this is by using L'Hopital's rule...but it obviously isn't working. How else can I find this limit?
 
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Expand sin x as a power series...
 

1. What is L'Hopital's Rule and why can't it be used to find this limit?

L'Hopital's Rule is a mathematical technique used to evaluate limits of indeterminate forms, such as 0/0 and ∞/∞. It involves taking the derivative of both the numerator and denominator of a fraction and then evaluating the limit. However, this rule cannot be used to find the limit without L'Hopital's Rule because it is not applicable to all types of limits.

2. Can we use other methods to find the limit without L'Hopital's Rule?

Yes, there are other methods that can be used to find the limit without L'Hopital's Rule, such as algebraic manipulation, factoring, and substitution. These methods may require more steps and time, but they can still lead to the correct answer.

3. When should we use L'Hopital's Rule and when should we avoid it?

L'Hopital's Rule should be used when the limit is in an indeterminate form, as mentioned in the first question. However, it should be avoided when the limit is not in an indeterminate form, as it may lead to an incorrect answer.

4. Can you provide an example of finding a limit without using L'Hopital's Rule?

Sure, let's say we have the limit limx→2 (x²-4)/(x-2). This limit is not in an indeterminate form, so we cannot use L'Hopital's Rule. Instead, we can factor the numerator as (x+2)(x-2) and simplify the fraction to limx→2 (x+2). Plugging in the value of x=2, we get the result of 4.

5. Is it important to know how to find limits without L'Hopital's Rule?

Yes, it is important to have a good understanding of different methods for finding limits, including those without using L'Hopital's Rule. This knowledge can help in solving a variety of mathematical problems and can also provide a better understanding of the concept of limits.

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