What is the connection between sin and cos in Example 6.3.4?

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The discussion centers on Example 6.3.4 from "Introduction to Real Analysis" (Fourth Edition) by Robert G. Bartle and Donald R. Sherbert, specifically the relationship between the functions sin(x) and cos(x) as x approaches 0. Participants clarify that the equation $$\frac{ \text{ sin } x}{ \sqrt{x} } = \frac{ \text{ cos } x}{ 1/ (2 \sqrt{x}) }$$ does not imply equality of the two functions but rather indicates that they share the same limit as x approaches 0 using l'Hospital's rule. The confusion is resolved with a definitive explanation of the limit behavior of these functions.

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I am reading "Introduction to Real Analysis" (Fourth Edition) by Robert G Bartle and Donald R Sherbert ...

I am focused on Chapter 6: Differentiation ...

I need help in fully understanding the an aspect of Example 6.3.4 ...Example 6.3.4 ... reads as follows:View attachment 7305The above example implies that:

$$\frac{ \text{ sin } x}{ \sqrt{x} } = \frac{ \text{ cos } x}{ 1/ 2 \sqrt{x} } $$
Can someone please explain how/why this is true ...Peter
 
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Peter said:
The above example implies that:

$$\frac{ \text{ sin } x}{ \sqrt{x} } = \frac{ \text{ cos } x}{ 1/ (2 \sqrt{x}) } $$
Can someone please explain how/why this is true ...
No, the example does not imply that those two functions are the same. It just says that (by applying l'Hospital's rule) they have the same limit as $x\to0+$.
 
Opalg said:
No, the example does not imply that those two functions are the same. It just says that (by applying l'Hospital's rule) they have the same limit as $x\to0+$.
Oh! Of course ... how silly of me ...

Thanks Opalg ...

Peter
 

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