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Application of L'Hopital: TIFR GS 2018 Part A, Problem 2

Understand the problem

True or false: \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\sin x}{\log (1+\tan x)}=1

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"Hint 1"
  • Observe that the following limit is of the form \frac 00.
  • Do you remember that we always solve the limits of the form \frac 00 and \frac{\infty}{\infty} by L’Hospital’s Rule.
  • Hint 2
    • Consider f(x)=sinx and g(x)=log(1+tanx)
    • Compute f '(x)=cosx and g '(x) = sec^2(x)/(1+tanx)
    • Compute the limit of f '(x)/g '(x)
    Hint 3
    • Observe that the lim f '(x)=1 and lim g '(x) =1.
    • Hence the value of the Limit is 1.
    • The statement is therefore TRUE.

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    Understand the problem

    True or false: \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\sin x}{\log (1+\tan x)}=1

    Start with hints

    Do you really need a hint? Try it first!

    "Hint 1"
  • Observe that the following limit is of the form \frac 00.
  • Do you remember that we always solve the limits of the form \frac 00 and \frac{\infty}{\infty} by L’Hospital’s Rule.
  • Hint 2
    • Consider f(x)=sinx and g(x)=log(1+tanx)
    • Compute f '(x)=cosx and g '(x) = sec^2(x)/(1+tanx)
    • Compute the limit of f '(x)/g '(x)
    Hint 3
    • Observe that the lim f '(x)=1 and lim g '(x) =1.
    • Hence the value of the Limit is 1.
    • The statement is therefore TRUE.

    Watch the video

    Connected Program at Cheenta

    The higher mathematics program caters to advanced college and university students. It is useful for I.S.I. M.Math Entrance, GRE Math Subject Test, TIFR Ph.D. Entrance, I.I.T. JAM. The program is problem driven. We work with candidates who have a deep love for mathematics. This program is also useful for adults continuing who wish to rediscover the world of mathematics.

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