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Ch. 2 - Limits
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Capitolo 2, Problema 2.5.17

Determine the following limits. 
lim θ→∞ cos θ / θ2

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Identify the type of limit: This is a limit as \( \theta \to \infty \).
Recognize that \( \cos \theta \) is bounded: \( -1 \leq \cos \theta \leq 1 \).
Note that \( \theta^2 \) grows without bound as \( \theta \to \infty \).
Apply the Squeeze Theorem: Since \( -1/\theta^2 \leq \cos \theta / \theta^2 \leq 1/\theta^2 \) and both \( -1/\theta^2 \) and \( 1/\theta^2 \) approach 0 as \( \theta \to \infty \), the limit of \( \cos \theta / \theta^2 \) is 0.
Conclude that \( \lim_{\theta \to \infty} \frac{\cos \theta}{\theta^2} = 0 \).

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Limits

Limits are fundamental concepts in calculus that describe the behavior of a function as its input approaches a certain value. In this case, we are interested in the limit of the function cos(θ) / θ² as θ approaches infinity. Understanding limits helps in analyzing the behavior of functions at points where they may not be explicitly defined.
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Trigonometric Functions

Trigonometric functions, such as cosine, are periodic functions that relate angles to ratios of sides in right triangles. The function cos(θ) oscillates between -1 and 1 for all values of θ. This periodic nature is crucial when evaluating limits involving trigonometric functions, especially as the input approaches infinity.
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Dominance of Growth Rates

In calculus, when evaluating limits involving rational functions, it is important to consider the growth rates of the numerator and denominator. In the limit lim θ→∞ cos(θ) / θ², the denominator θ² grows much faster than the bounded numerator cos(θ). This concept helps determine that the limit approaches zero as θ approaches infinity.
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