Understanding Limits
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According to the definition of a limit, which statement best describes what a limit represents?

  • The approximate value a function approaches as the input gets arbitrarily close to a certain value. (correct)
  • The exact value a function reaches at a specific input.
  • The value a function will never reach, regardless of input.
  • The starting point of a function's trend.

The limit of a pattern is the initial value at the beginning of the sequence.

False (B)

What is the symbol used to denote a limit?

lim

A limit is the value at the end of a ______.

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Consider the sequence of fractions: $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{16}, ...$. As the denominator increases, what value does this sequence approach?

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Which of the following expressions correctly calculates density?

<p>Density = Mass / Volume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An object with a larger volume is always less dense than an object with a smaller volume.

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What are the common units used to express density?

<p>g/cm³</p> Signup and view all the answers

A box with more ______ in it will be denser than the same box with fewer.

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Match the sets with the relative description of density:

<p>Natural numbers between 1 and 5 = Less Dense Real numbers between 1 and 5 = Denser Natural numbers between -1 and 5 = Less Dense Integers between -1 and 5 = Denser</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a trend?

A pattern or trend.

What is a limit?

The value a pattern approaches in the long term.

Symbol for 'limit'?

lim

How to define 'limit'?

The value that a function gets closer and closer to as the input approaches a specific value.

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Limit of 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 ...?

0

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What is density?

Mass per unit volume; how much 'stuff' is in a space.

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Common units of density?

Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or grams per milliliter (g/mL).

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Why are real numbers denser?

Real numbers include all natural, integer, and rational numbers, plus irrational numbers, leading to a higher density.

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What are natural numbers?

Natural numbers are the basic counting numbers (1, 2, 3,...).

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What makes a set 'denser'?

More numbers packed into the same interval means greater density.

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Explanation of limits as the value at the end of a pattern or trend which describes the value a function approaches as the input gets closer, but never actually reaches. Includes an example with fractions that tend towards zero.

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