Limit of trig functions

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Homework Statement
Can lim x-> infinity sin(ln(x)) /cos(sqrt(x)) be evaluated with L'Hôpitals rule?
Relevant Equations
lim x→∞ sin(ln(x))/cos(√x)
Hello.
Sin and cos separately oscillates between [-1,1] so the limit of each as x approach infinity does not exist.
But can a quotient of the two acutally approach a certain value?
lim x→∞ sin(ln(x))/cos(√x) has to be rewritten if L'hôp. is to be applied but i can't seem to find a way to rewrite it to get a meaningful answer. Ofc i tried wolframalpha who states that it approaches + and - infinity which made me even more confused since i would normally interpret that as the limit does not exist?
 
  • #2
The function isn't defined where the denominator is zero. And, in any case, if you analyse those points you'll see the problem.

It's simpler if you let ##y = \sqrt x## and take ##y \rightarrow \infty##.
 
  • #3
You should look at the specific conditions where L'Hopital's rule can be used and see if those conditions are met. I suggest that you carefully review the statement of L'Hopital's rule. If you find one condition that is not met, state that condition and show that it is not met.
 
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