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Limit of sin(x)/x

lim⁡x→0sin⁡xx=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin x}{x} = 1

One of the most important special limits in calculus. Often proved using the Squeeze Theorem with geometric arguments.

  • 0 variables
  • 2 worked examples
  • 18 in Limits & Continuity

Worked examples

Find lim(x→0) sin(3x)/x.
  1. Multiply numerator and denominator by 3: sin(3x)/x = 3 · sin(3x)/(3x)
  2. Let u = 3x. As x→0, u→0. So lim = 3 · lim(u→0) sin(u)/u = 3 · 1

Answer: 3

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