Limits of Transcendental Functions
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Given the limit $\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = L$, which of the following statements about $\lim_{x \to a} [f(x)]^n$ is generally true, where n is a positive integer?

  • The limit is always equal to $L^n$ regardless of the value of _L_.
  • The limit is equal to $L^n$ only if $L \neq 0$.
  • The limit is equal to $L^n$ only if $L > 0$.
  • The limit is equal to $L^n$ if the limit $\lim_{x \to a} f(x)$ exists. (correct)

If $\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = 1$, what is the value of $\lim_{x \to c} [f(x)]^n$, where n is a positive integer?

  • n
  • $\infty$
  • 0
  • 1 (correct)

What is the value of $\lim_{x \to a} c$, where c is a constant?

  • 1
  • a
  • c (correct)
  • 0

Given $\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = L$, which of the following represents the limit of the square root of $f(x)$ as $x$ approaches $a$?

<p>$\sqrt{L}$, provided $L \geq 0$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Determine the value of $\lim_{x \to 2} [f(x)]^3$ given that $\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = 3$.

<p>27 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = 4$, evaluate $\lim_{x \to a} \sqrt{f(x)}$.

<p>2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given $\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = 9$, and n is a positive integer, what is $\lim_{x \to c} [\sqrt{f(x)}]^n$ equal to?

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What is the relationship between the natural logarithmic function, $ln(x)$, and the natural exponential function, $e^x$?

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As $x$ approaches 1 from the left, what happens to the value of $ln(x)$?

<p>It approaches 0 through negative values. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = 16$, determine the value of $\lim_{x \to a} \sqrt[4]{f(x)}$.

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What is the value of $lim_{x \to 1} log_{10}(x)$?

<p>0 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided data, which statement best describes the behavior of $ln(x)$ near $x = 1$?

<p>It approaches 0. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the illustrative example suggest about evaluating limits of logarithmic functions?

<p>Numerical approximation using tables of values can be effective. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the behavior of $log_{10}(x)$ as $x$ approaches 1 compare to the behavior of $ln(x)$ as $x$ approaches 1?

<p>They both approach 0. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the data for $ln(x)$ as x approaches 1, which of the following provides the most accurate estimation of $ln(1.000001)$?

<p>0.00000999995 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided data, what is the most accurate conclusion regarding the behavior of $log(x)$ as $x$ approaches 1?

<p>The limit of $log(x)$ as $x$ approaches 1 is 0, as the function values approach 0 from both sides. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the tables of values, how does the behavior of $log(x)$ differ from that of $ln(x)$ as $x$ approaches 1?

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If $f(x) = log(x)$ and $g(x) = ln(x)$, what can be inferred about $lim_{x \to 1} f(x)$ and $lim_{x \to 1} g(x)$?

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Based on the tables, what is the significance of examining the limit of a function as $x$ approaches a value from both the left and the right?

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What is the significance of evaluating $lim_{x \to 0} sin(x)$ using tables of values?

<p>It is vital to observe the function's behavior as x approaches 0 from both positive and negative sides. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the behavior of $sin(x)$ near $x = 0$, which of the following statements is correct?

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How does the process of evaluating $lim_{x \to 1} log(x)$ help in understanding the general concept of limits?

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Given that $lim_{x \to 1} log(x) = 0$, which of the following statements best explains the behavior of $log(x)$ near $x = 1$?

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Given the function $f(x) = \frac{\sin(x)}{x}$, what conclusion can be drawn about the limit as $x$ approaches 0?

<p>The limit is 1 because as x approaches 0 from both sides, $f(x)$ approaches 1. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the function $f(x) = \frac{\sin(x)}{x}$, which of the following statements accurately describes its behavior near $x = 0$?

<p>The function has a removable discontinuity at $x = 0$, and $f(0)$ is defined as 1. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $\lim_{x \to 0^-} f(x) = L$ and $\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x) = L$, what can be concluded about $\lim_{x \to 0} f(x)$?

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Using numerical analysis, as $x$ approaches 0, which table best represents the behavior of $f(x) = \frac{\sin(x)}{x}$?

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What is the purpose of evaluating $\lim_{x \to 0^-} f(x)$ and $\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x)$ when finding $\lim_{x \to 0} f(x)$?

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How does the graph of $f(x) = \frac{\sin(x)}{x}$ visually indicate the limit as $x$ approaches 0?

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If $g(x) = 1 - \cos(x)$, what can be inferred about $\lim_{x \to 0} g(x)$ based on numerical analysis?

<p>The limit is 0 because as $x$ approaches 0, $1 - \cos(x)$ approaches 0. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Suppose a function $h(x)$ is defined such that $\lim_{x \to 0^-} h(x) = 2$ and $\lim_{x \to 0^+} h(x) = 2$. What is the value of $\lim_{x \to 0} h(x)$?

<p>The limit is 2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided tables, what is the limit of the function $f(x) = 1 - \cos(x)$ as $x$ approaches 0?

<p>0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a limit to exist at a point, based on the given examples?

<p>The function's values must approach the same value from both the left and the right. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the function $f(x) = (x - 1)/x$. Based on the example, what method is used to evaluate $\lim_{x \to 0} f(x)$?

<p>Constructing a table of values as x approaches 0. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $\lim_{x \to a^-} f(x) = L$ and $\lim_{x \to a^+} f(x) = M$, what condition must be met for $\lim_{x \to a} f(x)$ to exist?

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Suppose you are evaluating $\lim_{x \to 0} g(x)$ and observe the following: as x approaches 0 from the left, g(x) approaches 5; as x approaches 0 from the right, g(x) approaches -5. What can you conclude?

<p>$\lim_{x \to 0} g(x)$ does not exist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of constructing a table of values when evaluating limits?

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Given the function $f(x) = (x-1)/x$, how does its behavior as x approaches 0 from the left differ from its behavior as x approaches 0 from the right?

<p>As x approaches 0, f(x) approaches negative infinity from the left and positive infinity from the right. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a function $f(x)$ approaches a constant value L as x approaches 'a', what does this imply about the graph of $f(x)$ near $x = a$?

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Based on the data provided, what is the most accurate interpretation of the limit of the function $f(x) = (x - 1) / x$ as $x$ approaches 0?

<p>The limit is 1, as the function values approach 1 from both the left and the right. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the behavior of $f(x) = (x - 1) / x$ near $x = 0$, which of the following statements is most accurate about the function's continuity at $x = 0$?

<p>The function has an infinite discontinuity at $x = 0$ because it is undefined at that point. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Suppose a function $g(x)$ has $\lim_{x \to 2^-} g(x) = 3$ and $\lim_{x \to 2^+} g(x) = 3$. Which of the following conclusions is most valid?

<p>$\lim_{x \to 2} g(x) = 3$. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you evaluate the limit $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x)}{x}$?

<p>Multiply the numerator and denominator by 5 and use the special limit $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1$. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the limit $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos(x)}{x^2}$. Which method is most appropriate to evaluate this limit?

<p>Using L'Hôpital's Rule twice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $\lim_{x \to c} f(x) = L$ and $\lim_{x \to c} g(x) = M$, and both $L$ and $M$ are finite, what is the limit of the sum of the two functions, $\lim_{x \to c} [f(x) + g(x)]$?

<p>$L + M$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(ax)}{bx} = 1$, where $a$ and $b$ are constants, what must be the relationship between $a$ and $b$?

<p>$a = b$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the evaluation of limits?

<p>If direct substitution yields an indeterminate form, the limit doesn't exist. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Limit of a constant

lim→ c = c for any constant c.

Limit of a power function

lim→ [f(x)]^n = [lim→ f(x)]^n for n > 0, if lim→ f(x) ≠ 0.

Limit exists implies function equals limit

lim→ f(x) = f(x), if lim→ f(x) exists.

Limit of a constant function raised to power

lim→ [f(x)]^n = 1, if lim→ f(x) = 1, where n is a positive integer.

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Limit of a positive power function

lim→ f(x)^n = f(x), if n is a positive integer.

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Limit of a function implies limit of powers

lim→ [f(x)]^n = lim→ f(x), for n > 0 if lim→ f(x) exists.

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Limit with positive integer

lim→ f(x) = c implies lim→ f(x)^n = c for n > 0.

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Behavior of Limits with Existence

lim→ exists implies functional result equals limit.

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Natural Logarithmic Function

Function defined as ln(x), the inverse of e^x.

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Limit of ln(x) as x approaches 1

lim x→1 ln(x) = 0 from both sides.

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Approaching 1 from the left

Evaluating ln(x) as x approaches 1 from values less than 1.

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Approaching 1 from the right

Evaluating ln(x) as x approaches 1 from values greater than 1.

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Common Logarithm

Function defined as log10(x).

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Limit of log(x) as x approaches 1

lim x→1 log(x) = 0 from both sides.

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Inverse of Natural Exponential

e^x is the inverse of ln(x).

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Constructing Limit Tables

Using values to find limits approaching a point.

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Limit of log as x approaches 1 (left)

The limit of log x as x approaches 1 from the left is 0.

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Limit of log as x approaches 1 (right)

The limit of log x as x approaches 1 from the right is also 0.

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Graphs of logarithmic functions

Both natural log (ln) and log base 10 approach 0 as x approaches 1.

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Limit of sin as x approaches 0

The limit of sin x as x approaches 0 is 0.

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Evaluating limits through tables

Using tables of values helps approximate limits in functions.

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Trigonometric limits

Limits of trigonometric functions can also be evaluated graphically.

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Limit approaching 0 from the left

As x approaches 0 from the left, the limit of 1 - cos(x) equals 0.

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Limit approaching 0 from the right

As x approaches 0 from the right, the limit of 1 - cos(x) also equals 0.

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Overall limit at x = 0

The overall limit lim x→0 of 1 - cos(x) equals 0 since both sides match.

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Behavior of 1 - cos(x) near 0

The function 1 - cos(x) approaches 0 as x approaches 0, indicated by values in tables.

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Table of values for limits

Using tables to evaluate limits helps show consistent results from both sides.

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Graphical representation of limits

A graph of 1 - cos(x) confirms that values approach 0 as x approaches 0.

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Example with lim(x) function

Evaluate limits using expressions like (f(x) - 1)/f(x) near x = 0 for continuity.

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Limit evaluation process

Evaluating limits involves checking behavior as x approaches a point from both directions.

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Limit as x approaches 0

The limit of f(x) as x approaches 0 equals 1 for the given function.

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Limit from the left

lim (x→0-) ((e^x - 1)/e^x) = 1

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Limit from the right

lim (x→0+) ((e^x - 1)/e^x) = 1

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Combined limit at 0

lim (x→0) ((e^x - 1)/e^x) = 1, confirming limit exists.

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Special limit of sine

lim (x→0) sin(x)/x = 1 shows a key trigonometric limit.

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Special limit of cosine

lim (x→0) (1 - cos(x))/x = 0 captures small angle behavior.

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Evaluating limits with tables

Using numerical values to approach the limit visually or numerically.

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Exponential approach to 1

As x approaches 0, e^x increasingly nears 1 from both sides.

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Limit of sin(x)/x

lim → 0 (sin x / x) = 1 as x approaches 0 from both directions.

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Limiting behavior confirmation

Confirming the limit by checking approaches from both sides.

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Limit evaluation of 1 - cos(x)

Finding lim → 0 (1 - cos x) as x approaches 0.

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Table of values

A method to analyze limits by listing function values near a point.

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Graphical limit representation

Using a graph to visualize the behavior of a function at a limit.

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Continuous limit evaluation

Evaluating limits that show continuous behavior around a point.

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Study Notes

Basic Calculus - Quarter 3, Module 2

  • Topic: Limits of Transcendental Functions and Special Limits
  • Description: This module focuses on calculating limits of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. It utilizes tables of values and graphs to illustrate these concepts. Special limits, like specific cases or common forms, are also examined.
  • Module Structure: The module is designed for self-learning, providing pre-tests, exercises, and a post-test to assess understanding. Support materials for facilitators and parents are included for guidance.
  • Key Concepts: Limit Laws: Limit laws learned in prior lessons will be applied. These laws (involving constant, addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc) are essential for evaluating limits in the context of specific functions.
  • Evaluating Limits : This part details how to evaluate limits of transcendental functions. Methods include constructing tables of values and graphical approaches.
  • Exponential Functions: Limits involving exponential functions, such as evaluating the limit of e^x as x approaches 0 are covered using tables of values.
  • Logarithmic Functions: The concept of evaluating limits related to logarithmic functions (ln x, log) is discussed using corresponding tables of values.
  • Trigonometric Functions: Limit evaluation for trigonometric functions (like sine and cosine) as the input approaches a specific value (e.g. 0) is explored, applying relevant methods.
  • Special Limits: Specific limit problems (e.g., 1-cos x as x approaches 0) are addressed as special cases, frequently needing unique methods for solution.

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