Limit of Integral Evaluation: Tips and Tricks

In summary, the conversation discusses how to evaluate the limit of a definite integral involving a sine function and rational function. One approach is to rewrite the expression using L'Hopital's rule and another is to use the uniform convergence of the sine function to simplify the limit. Ultimately, the limit is equivalent to the integral of 1/(1+x^2).
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How would I go about evaluating something like this?

[tex]
\[
\lim_{n\to+\infty} n \int_0^{+\infty} \dfrac{\sin\left(\dfrac{x}{n}\right)}{x(1+x^2)}\, dx
\]
[/tex]
 
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Let I(n) be the definite integral.

Rewrite your expression as :
[tex]\frac{I(n)}{\frac{1}{n}}[/tex]

Note that you can use L'hopitals rule here, and that you may interchange the operation of differentiation with respect to "n" and integration with respect to "x".
 
  • #3
Another way might be to write:
[tex]\sin(\frac{x}{n})=\frac{x}{n}++++[/tex]

Inserting, and simplifying, the limit will be the same as the above.
 
  • #4
[tex]\frac{ n \sin\left(\frac{x}{n}\right)}{x(1+x^2)} \rightarrow \frac{1}{1+x^2} [/tex] uniformly, so we can bring everything inside the integral.
 
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Thanks everyone!
 

1. What are the steps for evaluating the limit of an integral?

The steps for evaluating the limit of an integral are as follows:1. Begin by writing out the integral expression.2. Identify any discontinuities or points of interest within the integral.3. Simplify the integral expression as much as possible.4. Determine the limits of integration and substitute them into the integral expression.5. Use algebraic manipulation or integration techniques to evaluate the integral and determine the limit.

2. Can the limit of an integral be evaluated at infinity?

Yes, the limit of an integral can be evaluated at infinity. This is known as an improper integral and involves taking the limit as the upper or lower bound of integration approaches infinity.

3. How do I know if an integral has a finite limit?

An integral has a finite limit if, as the limits of integration approach a certain value, the integral value approaches a constant value. This can be determined by evaluating the integral using algebraic manipulation or integration techniques.

4. What are some common techniques for evaluating limits of integrals?

Some common techniques for evaluating limits of integrals include substitution, integration by parts, and partial fractions. These techniques can help simplify the integral expression and make it easier to evaluate the limit.

5. Are there any special cases when evaluating limits of integrals?

Yes, there are some special cases when evaluating limits of integrals. These include integrals with infinite bounds, integrals with discontinuities or points of interest within the limits of integration, and integrals with functions that are undefined at certain points within the limits of integration. In these cases, special techniques or approaches may need to be used to evaluate the limit.

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