Problem 2.2.29
Use a graph of f to estimate or to show that the limit does not exist. Evaluate f(x) near to support your conjecture.
Problem 2.2.49
Sketch the graph of a function with the given properties. You do not need to find a formula for the function.
p(0) = 2,lim x→0 p(x) = 0,lim x→2 p(x) does not exist, p(2)=lim x→2^+ p(x)=1
Problem 2.2
Evaluate lim x→∞ f(x) and lim x→−∞ f(x) sing the figure. <IMAGE>
Problem 2.2.7
Determine the points on the interval (0, 5) at which the following functions f have discontinuities. At each point of discontinuity, state the conditions in the continuity checklist that are violated. <IMAGE>
Problem 2.2.19
Sketch a graph of f and use it to make a conjecture about the values of f(a), lim x→a^−f(x),lim x→a^+f(x), and lim x→a f(x) or state that they do not exist.
f(x) = {x^2+1 if x≤−1
3 if x>−1; a=−1
Problem 2.2.21
Sketch a graph of f and use it to make a conjecture about the values of f(a), lim x→a^−f(x),lim x→a^+f(x), and lim x→a f(x) or state that they do not exist.
f(x) = {√x if x<4
3 if x=4; a=4
x+1 if x>4
Problem 2.2.25
Sketch a graph of f and use it to make a conjecture about the values of f(a), lim x→a^−f(x),lim x→a^+f(x), and lim x→a f(x) or state that they do not exist.
f(x) = x^2+x−2 / x−1; a=1
Problem 2.2.55a
a. Use a graphing utility to estimate lim x→0 tan 2x / sin x, lim x→0 tan 3x / sin x, and lim x→0 tan 4x / sin x.
Problem 2.21
Determine the following limits.
lim x→∞ (3x12 − 9x7)
Problem 2.21a
For the following position functions, make a table of average velocities similar to those in Exercises 19–20 and make a conjecture about the instantaneous velocity at the indicated time.
a. s(t)=−16t^2+80t+60 at t=3
Problem 2.22
Determine the following limits.
lim x→−∞ (3x7 + x2)
Problem 2.23
Sketch a graph of f and use it to make a conjecture about the values of f(a), lim x→a^−f(x),lim x→a^+f(x), and lim x→a f(x) or state that they do not exist.
f(x) = x^2−25 / x−5; a=5
Problem 2.23c
For the following position functions, make a table of average velocities similar to those in Exercises 19–20 and make a conjecture about the instantaneous velocity at the indicated time.
c. s(t)=40 sin 2t at t=0
Problem 2.24
Determine the following limits.
lim θ→π/2 sin^2 θ − 5 sin θ + 4 / sin^2 θ − 1
Problem 2.25
Determine the following limits.
lim x→π/2 1/√sin x − 1 / x + π/2
Problem 2.27
Find the following limits or state that they do not exist. Assume a, b , c, and k are fixed real numbers.
lim p→2 3p / √4p + 1 − 1
Problem 2.28
Determine the following limits.
lim x→∞ x^4+7 / x^5+x^2−x
Problem 2.29
Find the following limits or state that they do not exist. Assume a, b , c, and k are fixed real numbers.
lim x→3 −5x / √4x − 3
Problem 2.3.59
Find the following limits or state that they do not exist. Assume a, b, c, and k are fixed real numbers.
Problem 2.3.61
Find the following limits or state that they do not exist. Assume a, b, c, and k are fixed real numbers.
Problem 2.30
Determine the following limits.
lim u→0^+ u − 1 / sin u
Problem 2.31
Evaluate each limit and justify your answer.
lim x→0 (x^8−3x^6−1)^40
Problem 2.31a
A projectile is fired vertically upward and has a position given by s(t)=−16t^2+128t+192, for 0≤t≤9.
a. Graph the position function, for 0≤t≤9.
Problem 2.31b
A projectile is fired vertically upward and has a position given by s(t)=−16t^2+128t+192, for 0≤t≤9.
b. From the graph of the position function, identify the time at which the projectile has an instantaneous velocity of zero; call this time t=a.
Problem 2.31d
A projectile is fired vertically upward and has a position given by s(t)=−16t^2+128t+192, for 0≤t≤9.
d. For what values of t on the interval [0, 9] is the instantaneous velocity positive (the projectile moves upward)?
Problem 2.32
Evaluate each limit and justify your answer.
lim x→2 (3 / 2x^5−4x^2−50)^4
Problem 2.32a
A rock is dropped off the edge of a cliff, and its distance s (in feet) from the top of the cliff after t seconds is s(t)=16t^2. Assume the distance from the top of the cliff to the ground is 96 ft.
a. When will the rock strike the ground?
Problem 2.33
Determine the following limits.
lim x→0^− 2 / tan x
Problem 2.34
Evaluate each limit and justify your answer.
lim t→4 t−4 /√t−2
Problem 2.35
Determine the following limits.
lim x→∞ sin x / e^x
Ch. 2 - Limits
