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DC.Shivananda
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Hi can you please tell me the practical meaning of LIMITS...?
What Are the Practical Implications of Limits in Scientific Research?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of limits in scientific research, exploring their practical implications and providing explanations for their meaning. The scope includes conceptual clarification and practical applications.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification, Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests clarification on the practical meaning of limits.
- Another participant suggests that limits refer to values that functions approach, providing an analogy related to weightlifting to illustrate the concept.
- The analogy presented describes limits as the maximum weight one can lift, emphasizing the idea of approaching a maximum value.
- A mention is made of the practical use of limits in derivatives, although details on this connection are not elaborated.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion does not reach a consensus on the practical implications of limits, as participants have varying levels of understanding and clarity on the topic.
Contextual Notes
The discussion lacks detailed definitions and may depend on specific interpretations of limits in different contexts. The connection between limits and derivatives is mentioned but not fully explored.
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lavinia
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DC.Shivananda said:
not sure what you mean
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RandomMystery
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I think he means an easy explanation for them. A limit is a value that a function approaches.
For example, you are lifting weights one day and you decide to increase the weights at small increments. Eventually you will approach a maximum amount of weight or what you may call your limit. If you go over that limit, you may decide to decrease weights in small increments until you reach the most weight that you can lift.
So limits would be like the actual max amount of pounds you can lift.
I hope this is precise and concise enough to help and give you a full understanding.
This graph shows a limit as x approaches infinity. It's limit is whatever L is:
Now, one major practical use of limits are derivates.
For example, you are lifting weights one day and you decide to increase the weights at small increments. Eventually you will approach a maximum amount of weight or what you may call your limit. If you go over that limit, you may decide to decrease weights in small increments until you reach the most weight that you can lift.
So limits would be like the actual max amount of pounds you can lift.
I hope this is precise and concise enough to help and give you a full understanding.
This graph shows a limit as x approaches infinity. It's limit is whatever L is:
Now, one major practical use of limits are derivates.
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DC.Shivananda
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thank u...
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