Find the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞.

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In summary, the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞ does not exist. This can be shown mathematically by considering the product of a function that goes to 0 (1/n) with a non-bounded function (1/cosn), which does not have a limit of 0. Therefore, the limit of 1/(n•cosn) cannot be determined as it does not exist.
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Find the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞.

I say the following:

1/[(∞)cos (∞)]

1/∞ = 0

The limit is 0.
 
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Harpazo said:
Find the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞.

I say the following:

1/[(∞)cos (∞)]

1/∞ = 0

The limit is 0.

Not even close I'm afraid. You can NOT plug in infinity as though it's a number!

You are trying to use the fact that the product of a function that goes to 0 (in this case, 1/n) with a BOUNDED function has a limit of 0. But 1/cos(x) is not bounded.

I would be inclined to think that the limit does not exist.
 
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Is there a more mathematical way to show the limit DNE?
 

FAQ: Find the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞.

1. What is the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞?

The limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞ is 0. This means that as n gets larger and larger, the value of 1/(n•cosn) approaches 0.

2. How do you find the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞?

To find the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞, we can use the squeeze theorem or the ratio test. Alternatively, we can rewrite the expression as 1/(n•cosn) = 1/n * 1/cosn and take the limit of each term separately.

3. What does the value of the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞ represent?

The value of the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞ represents the behavior of the function as n approaches infinity. In this case, the function approaches 0 as n gets larger and larger.

4. Is the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞ always 0?

Yes, the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞ is always 0. This is because cosn oscillates between -1 and 1 as n increases, so the value of 1/(n•cosn) gets smaller and smaller.

5. Does the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞ have any real-world applications?

Yes, the limit of 1/(n•cosn) as n tends to +∞ has applications in Fourier analysis and signal processing. It is also used in physics and engineering to study oscillatory systems.

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