Simple Improper Integral Question (just a question of concept understanding)

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The integral \(\int_0^1 \frac{\sin(x)}{x} \, dx\) is convergent due to the removable discontinuity at the lower limit of zero. The limit \(\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1\) confirms that the function is bounded on the interval [0, 1]. Therefore, the integral is integrable over this range, establishing its convergence definitively.

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I am to determine whether the following integral is convergent or divergent

<br /> \int_0^1 \frac{sin(x)}{x}<br />

From what I hear since, lower limit is zero there is a removable discontinuity.
Thus just because of this, it is convergent? Can someone let me know if this
is correct.
 
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Do you know that:

lim(x-&gt;0) \frac{sin(x)}{x}=1

?

If yes, then you can see that the function is bounded on the interval and therefore integrable.
 
Oh thanks!
 

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