Finding the limit of trignometric functions

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the limit of a given function using relevant equations and breaking up the limit of a product. The final answer is determined to be 2, with consideration for L'Hopital's Rule for a more efficient solution.
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panadaeyes
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Homework Statement



Find the Limit: lim h->0 of ( h sin h)/ ( 1-cos h)

Homework Equations



lim h->0 of (sin theta)/ theta = 1
lim h->0 of (cos(h)-1)/h=0

The Attempt at a Solution


lim h->0 (h/1-cos h)*(sin h) * (1+cos h/ 1 +cos h)

= lim h->0 (h(1+cos h) * sin h)/(1-cos^2 h)

= lim h->0 (h(1+cos h))/sin h

That's how far I got, I have no idea how to continue.
Please and thank you!

 
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  • #2
panadaeyes said:

Homework Statement



Find the Limit: lim h->0 of ( h sin h)/ ( 1-cos h)

Homework Equations



lim h->0 of (sin theta)/ theta = 1
lim h->0 of (cos(h)-1)/h=0

The Attempt at a Solution


lim h->0 (h/1-cos h)*(sin h) * (1+cos h/ 1 +cos h)

= lim h->0 (h(1+cos h) * sin h)/(1-cos^2 h)

= lim h->0 (h(1+cos h))/sin h

That's how far I got, I have no idea how to continue.
Please and thank you!
You're almost there!
[tex]=\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{h}{sin(h)}\cdot (1 + cos(h))[/tex]

You can break up the limit of a product to the product of limits, provided that both limits exist. Hint: look at your relevant equations.
 
  • #3
Mark44 said:
You're almost there!
[tex]=\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{h}{sin(h)}\cdot (1 + cos(h))[/tex]

You can break up the limit of a product to the product of limits, provided that both limits exist. Hint: look at your relevant equations.

Okay, so I split them up, but would the equation: lim h->0 of sin h/ h = 1 be the same as the lim h->0 of h/sin h?? how does that work?

and therefore be: 1 * lim h->0 (1+ cos h)
= 1 * 2 = 2?
 
  • #4
Yup, I get 2 also.

If you know limh→0 h/sinh = 1 then you know that
limh→0 (sinh/h)-1 = 1.

But (sinh/h)-1 = 1 ⇒ (sinh/h)= 1


Edit: You don’t know l’hopital’s rule right? If you do this is a rather round-about way to do this problem.
 
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  • #5
JonF said:
Yup, I get 2 also.
Agreed.
JonF said:
If you know limh→0 h/sinh = 1 then you know that
limh→0 (sinh/h)-1 = 1.

But (sinh/h)-1 = 1 ⇒ (sinh/h)= 1
Not sure what the missing symbol is - implies?
But sinh/h [itex]\neq[/itex] 1. The limit as h -> 0 is 1, though.
JonF said:
Edit: You don’t know l’hopital’s rule right? If you do this is a rather round-about way to do this problem.
But if the OP doesn't know L'Hopital's Rule, this is the way to go.
 
  • #6
Yah, I haven't learned L'Hopital's Rule yet

But thanks guys!
 

FAQ: Finding the limit of trignometric functions

What is the definition of a limit?

The limit of a function is the value that the function approaches as its input (x) approaches a certain value (a).

How do you find the limit of a trigonometric function?

To find the limit of a trigonometric function, you can use algebraic manipulations, trigonometric identities, and the properties of limits such as the limit laws and squeeze theorem.

What is the difference between a one-sided limit and a two-sided limit?

A one-sided limit only considers the behavior of the function as the input approaches the given value from one direction (left or right), while a two-sided limit considers the behavior of the function from both directions.

Can the limit of a trigonometric function be undefined?

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