Understanding f'(0) for f(x) = x^2sin(1/x) and Its Limit with Trig Functions

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The discussion focuses on the existence of the derivative f'(0) for the function f(x) = x²sin(1/x) when x ≠ 0 and f(0) = 0. It establishes that f'(0) can be evaluated using the limit f'(0) = lim_{x→0} (sin(1/x)/ (1/x)), which transforms to lim_{u→∞} (sin u/u). Since sin u oscillates between -1 and 1, the limit approaches 0, confirming that f'(0) = 0. Additionally, the discussion mentions the application of the Squeeze Theorem to reinforce this conclusion.

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Determine whether f'(0) exists.
f(x) = { x2sin (1/x) if x does not equal 0, 0 if x = 0}

[tex]f'(0) = \lim_{x\rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2 \sin \frac{1}{x}}{x - 0}[/tex]
[tex]f'(0) = \lim_{x\rightarrow 0} \frac{\sin \frac{1}{x}}{\frac{1}{x}}[/tex]
Let u = 1/x. As x approaches 0, u approaches infinity. So I can't use lim x->0 (sin x)/x = 1. But now I have:
[tex]f'(0) = \lim_{u\rightarrow \infty} \frac{sin u}{u}[/tex]
since sin u oscillates between -1 and 1, and u goes to infinity, f'(0) = 0.
 
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sure that is fine, you could also note that -x^2<=x^2*sin(1/x)<=x^2 and use that.
 
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