Understanding Trig Limits and Differentiation Rules

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The discussion revolves around limits involving trigonometric functions and differentiation rules. The original poster presents three specific problems: evaluating limits of sin(1/x) as x approaches infinity, tan(7x)/sin(5x) as x approaches zero, and questions about applying the chain and product rules in implicit differentiation.

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  • Participants suggest considering the behavior of 1/x as x approaches infinity to evaluate the first limit. There is mention of L'Hopital's Rule for the second limit. The third question raises uncertainty about the application of differentiation rules, with the original poster seeking clarification on when to use the chain rule versus the product rule.

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Some participants have offered guidance on the first two limits, suggesting approaches to evaluate them. However, there is a lack of consensus on the third question, with one participant expressing uncertainty about the original poster's request for help.

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The original poster indicates a general confusion regarding the application of differentiation rules in the context of implicit differentiation, which remains a point of exploration in the discussion.

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Homework Statement


1. sin(1/x) as x->infinity
2. tan(7x)/sin(5x) as x->0
3. General question--when finding the derivative (through implicit diff.), and I have something like y=(5x^2)y, what parts am I supposed to use the chain rule, and when am I supposed to use the product rule?


The Attempt at a Solution


1. I literally have no idea how to do this. Possibly multiplying, but sin/sinx doesn't seem to get me anywhere.
2. sin7x/cos7x times 1/sin5x. Not quite sure what to do afterwards.
3. Is this correct? -- 10x^2(y) times y' ?
 
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1: Consider what the limit of 1/x is, as x tends toward infinity. Then use that to evaluate sin(1/x) as x tends toward infinity.

2: Consider using L'Hopital's Rule.

3: I am not certain that I fully understand what you're asking, so I will refrain from comment.
 
kru_ said:
1: Consider what the limit of 1/x is, as x tends toward infinity. Then use that to evaluate sin(1/x) as x tends toward infinity.

2: Consider using L'Hopital's Rule.

3: I am not certain that I fully understand what you're asking, so I will refrain from comment.

I'm honestly unsure how to explain this as well.
I just need help on how to do number 3.
 
Look at 1/x when x = BIG number. Try 1000, then 1000000, then 10100, etc.
 

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