Q. For the function f(x) given below, evaluate limx→∞f(x) and limx→−∞f(x).f(x)=5sin(4x3)
Limit as x approaches infinity: First, let's consider the limit as x approaches infinity.x→∞limf(x)=x→∞lim5sin(4x3)Since the sine function oscillates between −1 and 1, the value of sin(4x3) will also oscillate between −1 and 1 as x approaches infinity.
Oscillation with scaling: The coefficient 5 does not affect the oscillation, it just scales the amplitude of the sine function.So, the limit does not exist because the function keeps oscillating and does not settle to a single value.
Limit as x approaches negative infinity: Now, let's consider the limit as x approaches negative infinity.limx→−∞f(x)=limx→−∞5sin(4x3)The reasoning is the same as for the limit as x approaches infinity.The sine function will still oscillate between −1 and 1, regardless of whether x is going to positive or negative infinity.
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