Limits when there is a sine function?

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The limit in question is lim x-> ∞ xsin(1/x), which is an ∞.0 type limit. To solve it, one can rewrite it as x sin(1/x) = (sin(1/x))/(1/x). This transformation allows the application of the well-known limit lim t->0 (sin(t)/t). A substitution is suggested to clarify the limit's behavior as x approaches infinity. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing the relationship to the standard limit involving sine.
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Homework Statement



lim x-> ∞ xsin(1/x)

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I know that this is an ∞.0 type limit but I can't figure out how to change the sin function.

Thank you
 
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Hint
x \sin(1/x)=\frac{\sin(1/x)}{1/x}.
 
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vanhees71 said:
Hint
x \sin(1/x)=\frac{\sin(1/x)}{1/x}.

Ahh thank you! Then you use L'Hopitals Rule?
 
I wouldn't. This limit is related to this well-known limit
$$\lim_{t \to 0}\frac{sin(t)}{t}$$
 
Mark44 said:
I wouldn't. This limit is related to this well-known limit
$$\lim_{t \to 0}\frac{sin(t)}{t}$$

What do you mean?
 
Hint 2: Use a substitution, then figure out what the appropriate change in the limit would be.
 

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