Finding the limit of a trig function

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The discussion revolves around finding the limit of a trigonometric function as x approaches 0 from the positive side, specifically the limit of \(\frac{\csc 2x}{x}\). Participants are exploring various methods to evaluate this limit, including trigonometric identities and calculus techniques.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to manipulate the limit using trigonometric identities and expresses uncertainty about the next steps. Some participants suggest applying l'Hôpital's rule, while others question whether the squeeze theorem could be applicable. There is also a discussion about the conditions under which l'Hôpital's rule can be used and the implications of the denominator approaching zero.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active with multiple approaches being considered. Some participants provide guidance on potential methods, while others express skepticism about the necessity of limit evaluation in this case. There is no explicit consensus on the best approach yet.

Contextual Notes

Participants are navigating the constraints of limit evaluation, particularly regarding the form of the expression and the application of various mathematical theorems. There is an ongoing examination of assumptions related to the behavior of the trigonometric functions involved.

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I'm stuck on this limit function and I don't know what to do next. Please help me out. Thanks!

[tex]\lim_{x\rightarrow 0^{+}}(\frac{\csc2x}{x})[/tex]

I just turned csc2x into 1\sin2x so then I have:

[tex]\lim_{x\rightarrow 0^{+}} (\frac{1}{x\sin2x})[/tex]

Then I used the trig identity: sin2x=2sinxcosx

...but I'm not sure if this is going to take me anywhere.

I know that [tex]\lim_{x\rightarrow c} \sin x = \sin c[/tex] but I'm not sure how to incoporate that identity in this problem.
 
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You should use l'Hopital's rule. Or just note that 1/0 is never going to be a good thing...
 
Would the squeeze theorem work? -1<sinxcosx<1 to prove that the limit = 0?
 
The easiest way is genneths second comment. Just realize that the denominator, x sin 2x, is going to 0, and there is nothing on the numerator to cancel out with. Denominator approaches 0, whole thing approach infinity.
 
You can t use L'Hospitals rule. It has to be of the form 0/0 or inf/inf. Since this is neither, try to use the identity lim x->0 sinx/x =1.
 
To be honest, this is one of those limits which doesn't need a limit. You just put zero in, and go, "oh, it's 1/0". No funky limit taking will change that.
 

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