How can I find the limit of the integral?

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The problem involves finding the limit as x approaches positive infinity of the expression (integral from x to x^2 of (sqrt(t^3+1)dt))/x^5. The subject area pertains to calculus, specifically the evaluation of limits involving integrals.

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  • The original poster attempts to estimate the integral by expressing sqrt(t^3+1) in terms of t^(3/2) and considering the use of a Maclaurin series. They express uncertainty about the applicability of the series at infinity. Some participants suggest exploring l'Hopital's theorem as a potential method. Others propose that the integral can be simplified without those methods, indicating that it primarily resembles the integral of t^(3/2) for large x.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different approaches to the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the simplification of the integral, but there is no explicit consensus on the best method to proceed.

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The original poster expresses difficulty in understanding the problem and has noted language barriers. There is also mention of the limitations of using certain series expansions at infinity.

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Homework Statement


Hi! I need to find the limit when x-> +infinity of (integral from x to x^2 of (sqrt(t^3+1)dt))/x^5

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The Attempt at a Solution


The integral of (sqrt(t^3+1)dt) can only be estimated, so sqrt(t^3+1)=(t^(3/2))*sqrt(1+1/t^3) should I use the maclaurin series first for the function sqrt(1 + 1/t^3) (but f`(0) = infinity and I also can`t use maclaurin series for sqrt(t^3+1) as t is infinity) and then take integral for the first several elements? please help, I don`t understand how should I solve this problem.
P.S. Sorry for my bad English :/
 

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SunGirl said:

Homework Statement


Hi! I need to find the limit when x-> +infinity of (integral from x to x^2 of (sqrt(t^3+1)dt))/x^5

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


The integral of (sqrt(t^3+1)dt) can only be estimated, so sqrt(t^3+1)=(t^(3/2))*sqrt(1+1/t^3) should I use the maclaurin series first for the function sqrt(1 + 1/t^3) (but f`(0) = infinity and I also can`t use maclaurin series for sqrt(t^3+1) as t is infinity) and then take integral for the first several elements? please help, I don`t understand how should I solve this problem.
P.S. Sorry for my bad English :/

Have you thought about trying to apply l'Hopital's theorem?
 
You need neither Maclaurin nor l'Hopital, this question is much simpler.
For very large x, the integral must be essentially the integral over t^(3/2) (Though you may want to find a solid reasoning for that, for example with a Taylor series). The rest is very simple.
 
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Gigaz said:
You need neither Maclaurin nor l'Hopital, this question is much simpler.
For very large x, the integral must be essentially the integral over t^(3/2) (Though you may want to find a solid reasoning for that, for example with a Taylor series). The rest is very simple.
Thank you very much!) Such a simple solution)
 

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