Prove Limit of Integral Estimate: Zero

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The discussion centers on proving that the limit of the integral solution of the ordinary differential equation (ODE) approaches zero as x approaches zero. The specific solution under consideration is given by the expression e^{-\frac{1}{x^2}} \int_{x_0}^x -\frac{2e^{\frac{1}{t^2}}}{t^2} dt. Participants suggest using the Dominated Convergence Theorem to establish this limit, although challenges arise in identifying an appropriate dominating function. Additionally, power series expansion of the exponential terms is proposed as a potential method for simplifying the analysis.

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Homework Statement


I have to prove that the solution of an ODE can be continued to a function [tex]\in \mathcal{C}^1(\mathbb{R})[/tex]. The solution is:
[tex]e^{-\frac{1}{x^2}} \int_{x_0}^x -\frac{2e^{\frac{1}{t^2}}}{t^2} dt[/tex]
It is clear that this function is not defined in [tex]x=0[/tex]. Its limit for [tex]x \rightarrow 0[/tex] though, seems to be zero. How do I prove it?

Homework Equations


Actually prove that the limit is zero.

The Attempt at a Solution


Should I use the dominated convergence theorem? Can't find the right function to dominate this one...
 
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have you tried power expanding the exponentials in powers of [itex]\frac{1}{x^2}[/itex]?

may need some extra thought regarding convergence, so not sure whether it will work, but has nice from for it, so may be worth a crack...
 
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