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In general, what is a good method to prove whether or not a limit exists? For example limit of sin(1/x) as x approaches zero.
A limit is the value that a function approaches as the input of the function approaches a certain value or point.
To prove the existence of a limit, we must show that the function approaches the same value regardless of which direction the input is approaching the point in question.
The limit of sin(1/x) as x→0 is undefined because as x approaches 0, the value of 1/x approaches infinity and the sine function oscillates infinitely between -1 and 1. Therefore, the limit does not converge to a single value.
Yes, the squeeze theorem can be used to prove the limit of sin(1/x) as x→0. By bounding the function between two simpler functions whose limits can be easily calculated, we can show that the limit of sin(1/x) must also exist and be equal to the limits of the bounding functions.
Yes, the limit can also be proven using the definition of a limit, by showing that for any given epsilon value, there exists a corresponding delta value such that the distance between the function and the limit is less than epsilon whenever the distance between the input and the point in question is less than delta.