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AdvancedMCQ
Let $f(x) = \frac{x - 1}{2x^2 - 7x + 5}$. Then:
A
$\lim_{x \to 1} f(x) = -\frac{1}{3}$
B
$\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) = -\frac{1}{5}$
C
$f(x) \neq 0$
D
All of the above
152
AdvancedMCQ
If $x$ is a real number in $[0, 1]$,then the value of $\lim_{m \to \infty} \lim_{n \to \infty} [1 + \cos^{2m}(n! \pi x)]$ is given by
A
$1$ or $2$ according as $x$ is rational or irrational
B
$2$ or $1$ according as $x$ is rational or irrational
C
$2$ for all $x$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) Let $L = \lim_{m \to \infty} \lim_{n \to \infty} [1 + \cos^{2m}(n! \pi x)]$.
If $x$ is a rational number,then $x = \frac{p}{q}$ for some integers $p, q$. For $n \ge q$,$n! x = n! \frac{p}{q}$ is an even integer (since $n!$ contains $q$ as a factor).
Thus,$\cos(n! \pi x) = \cos(k \pi) = \pm 1$ for some even integer $k$,so $\cos^2(n! \pi x) = 1$.
Then $\lim_{n \to \infty} \cos^{2m}(n! \pi x) = 1^m = 1$.
So,$L = 1 + 1 = 2$.
If $x$ is an irrational number,then $n! x$ is never an integer for any $n$.
Thus,$|\cos(n! \pi x)| < 1$,which implies $\lim_{m \to \infty} \cos^{2m}(n! \pi x) = 0$.
So,$L = 1 + 0 = 1$.
Therefore,the value is $2$ if $x$ is rational and $1$ if $x$ is irrational.
153
AdvancedMCQ
For the function $f(x) = (1 + \frac{1}{x})^x$,which of the following limits tends to unity?
A
$\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x)$
B
$\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x)$
C
$\lim_{x \to -1^-} f(x)$
D
$\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x)$

Solution

(B) We evaluate each limit for the function $f(x) = (1 + \frac{1}{x})^x$:
$1$. For $A$: $\lim_{x \to \infty} (1 + \frac{1}{x})^x = e$.
$2$. For $B$: $\lim_{x \to 0^+} (1 + \frac{1}{x})^x$. As $x \to 0^+$,$\frac{1}{x} \to \infty$,so the base $(1 + \frac{1}{x}) \to \infty$. Thus,$\infty^0$ is an indeterminate form. Let $y = (1 + \frac{1}{x})^x$,then $\ln y = x \ln(1 + \frac{1}{x}) = x \ln(\frac{x+1}{x}) = x [\ln(x+1) - \ln x]$. As $x \to 0^+$,$x \ln x \to 0$,so $\ln y \to 0 \cdot \ln(1) = 0$,thus $y \to e^0 = 1$.
$3$. For $C$: $\lim_{x \to -1^-} (1 + \frac{1}{x})^x$. As $x \to -1^-$,$(1 + \frac{1}{x}) \to 0^+$,so $0^{-1} = \infty$.
$4$. For $D$: $\lim_{x \to -\infty} (1 + \frac{1}{x})^x = \lim_{t \to \infty} (1 - \frac{1}{t})^{-t} = [\lim_{t \to \infty} (1 - \frac{1}{t})^t]^{-1} = (e^{-1})^{-1} = e$.
Therefore,the limit that tends to unity is $B$.
154
AdvancedMCQ
If $L = \lim_{x^2 \to a} \frac{b - \cos(x^2 - a)}{(x^2 - a) \sin(c(x^2 - a))}$ is a non-zero finite value $(a > 0)$,then:
A
$L = 2, b = 1, c = 1$
B
$L = \frac{1}{2}, b = 1, c = 1$
C
$L = 4, b = -1, c = -1$
D
$L = \frac{1}{4}, b = -1, c = -1$

Solution

(B) Let $t = x^2 - a$. As $x^2 \to a$,$t \to 0$.
The limit becomes $L = \lim_{t \to 0} \frac{b - \cos(t)}{t \sin(ct)}$.
For the limit to be finite and non-zero,the numerator must approach $0$ as $t \to 0$ because the denominator approaches $0$. Thus,$b - \cos(0) = 0 \implies b = 1$.
Now,$L = \lim_{t \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos(t)}{t \sin(ct)} = \lim_{t \to 0} \frac{2 \sin^2(t/2)}{t \sin(ct)}$.
Using the standard limit $\lim_{u \to 0} \frac{\sin u}{u} = 1$,we multiply and divide by $t$ and $ct$:
$L = \lim_{t \to 0} \frac{2 \sin^2(t/2)}{t \cdot (ct) \cdot \frac{\sin(ct)}{ct}} = \lim_{t \to 0} \frac{2 (t/2)^2}{t \cdot ct} = \lim_{t \to 0} \frac{2 \cdot \frac{t^2}{4}}{ct^2} = \frac{1/2}{c}$.
Since $L$ is non-zero and finite,and comparing with the options,we find $c = 1$ and $L = 1/2$.
155
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} x^2(1+2+3+...+[\frac{1}{|x|}])$ is equal to (where $[.]$ denotes the greatest integer function).
A
$0$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$2$
D
does not exist

Solution

(B) Let $t = \frac{1}{|x|}$. As $x \to 0$,$t \to \infty$.
The expression becomes $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to \infty } \frac{1}{t^2} (1 + 2 + 3 + ... + [t])$.
Using the sum formula for the first $n$ natural numbers,$1+2+...+n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$,we have:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to \infty } \frac{[t]([t]+1)}{2t^2}$.
Since $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to \infty } \frac{[t]}{t} = 1$,the limit is $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to \infty } \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{[t]}{t} \cdot \frac{[t]+1}{t} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 1 \cdot 1 = \frac{1}{2}$.
156
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{e^{\mu x} + 5}{e^{100x} + 7}$ exists,then the sum of all possible positive integral values of $\mu$ is:
A
$5051$
B
$50$
C
$4950$
D
$5050$

Solution

(D) For the limit $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{e^{\mu x} + 5}{e^{100x} + 7}$ to exist,the degree of the exponential growth in the numerator must not exceed that of the denominator.
Case $1$: If $\mu < 100$,then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{e^{\mu x} + 5}{e^{100x} + 7} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{e^{\mu x}(1 + 5e^{-\mu x})}{e^{100x}(1 + 7e^{-100x})} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } e^{(\mu - 100)x} = 0$,which exists.
Case $2$: If $\mu = 100$,then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{e^{100x} + 5}{e^{100x} + 7} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{1 + 5e^{-100x}}{1 + 7e^{-100x}} = 1$,which exists.
Case $3$: If $\mu > 100$,the limit tends to $\infty$,which does not exist.
Thus,$\mu \leq 100$. Since $\mu$ is a positive integer,$\mu \in \{1, 2, 3, \ldots, 100\}$.
The sum of these values is $\sum_{k=1}^{100} k = \frac{100(100+1)}{2} = 5050$.
157
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{{{{\cot }^{ - 1}}\left( {\sqrt {x + 1} - \sqrt x } \right)}}{{{{\sec }^{ - 1}}\left\{ {{{\left( {\frac{{2x + 1}}{{x - 1}}} \right)}^x}} \right\}}}$ is equal to-
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$\pi / 2$
D
non existent

Solution

(A) Let $L = \lim _{x}$ ${\rightarrow \infty} \frac{\cot ^{-1}(\sqrt{x+1}-\sqrt{x})}{\sec ^{-1}\left\{\left(\frac{2 x+1}{x-1}\right)^{x}\right\}}$.
First,simplify the numerator:
$\sqrt{x+1}-\sqrt{x} = \frac{(\sqrt{x+1}-\sqrt{x})(\sqrt{x+1}+\sqrt{x})}{\sqrt{x+1}+\sqrt{x}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x+1}+\sqrt{x}}$.
As $x \to \infty$,$\frac{1}{\sqrt{x+1}+\sqrt{x}} \to 0$,so $\cot ^{-1}(\frac{1}{\sqrt{x+1}+\sqrt{x}}) \to \cot ^{-1}(0) = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Next,examine the denominator:
As $x \to \infty$,$\frac{2x+1}{x-1} \to 2$. Thus,$(\frac{2x+1}{x-1})^x \to \infty$.
Since $\sec ^{-1}(u)$ is defined for $|u| \ge 1$,and $\sec ^{-1}(\infty) = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Therefore,$L = \frac{\pi/2}{\pi/2} = 1$.
158
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \frac{{[{1^2}x + {1^2}] + [{2^2}x + {2^2}] + [{3^2}x + {3^2}] + \dots + [{n^2}x + {n^2}]}}{{{n^3}}}$ is equal to :- (where $[.]$ denotes the greatest integer function)
A
$\frac{x}{3}$
B
$x + \frac{1}{3}$
C
$\frac{x}{3} + \frac{1}{3}$
D
$\frac{x}{3} - \frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(C) The given limit is $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \frac{{\sum_{k=1}^{n} [k^2 x + k^2]}}{n^3}$.
Using the property $[a+b] = [a] + b$ if $b$ is an integer,we have $[k^2 x + k^2] = [k^2 x] + k^2$.
Thus,$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \frac{{\sum_{k=1}^{n} [k^2 x]}}{n^3} + \mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \frac{{\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^2}}{n^3}$.
For the first part,using the squeeze theorem,$\sum [k^2 x] \approx \sum k^2 x = x \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} \approx x \frac{2n^3}{6} = \frac{x n^3}{3}$.
So,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \frac{\sum [k^2 x]}{n^3} = \frac{x}{3}$.
For the second part,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \frac{\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^2}{n^3} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6n^3} = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Therefore,$L = \frac{x}{3} + \frac{1}{3}$.
159
AdvancedMCQ
The value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \left( {\left| {{x^2}} \right| + x} \right)\log \left( {x{{\cot }^{ - 1}}x} \right)$ is
A
$\frac{1}{3}$
B
$-\frac{1}{3}$
C
$\frac{2}{3}$
D
$-\frac{2}{3}$

Solution

(B) Let $x = \frac{1}{h}$. As $x \to \infty$,$h \to 0^+$.
The expression becomes $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( \frac{1}{h^2} + \frac{1}{h} \right) \log \left( \frac{1}{h} \cot^{-1} \frac{1}{h} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( \frac{1+h}{h^2} \right) \log \left( \frac{\tan^{-1} h}{h} \right)$.
Using the expansion $\tan^{-1} h = h - \frac{h^3}{3} + \frac{h^5}{5} - \dots$,we have $\frac{\tan^{-1} h}{h} = 1 - \frac{h^2}{3} + \frac{h^4}{5} - \dots$.
Thus,the limit is $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( \frac{1+h}{h^2} \right) \log \left( 1 - \frac{h^2}{3} + \frac{h^4}{5} - \dots \right)$.
Using $\log(1+u) \approx u$ for small $u$,we get $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( \frac{1+h}{h^2} \right) \left( -\frac{h^2}{3} + \frac{h^4}{5} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} (1+h) \left( -\frac{1}{3} + \frac{h^2}{5} \right) = -\frac{1}{3}$.
160
AdvancedMCQ
The value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( \left[ \frac{100x}{\sin x} \right] + \left[ \frac{99 \sin x}{x} \right] \right)$,where $[.]$ denotes the greatest integer function,is
A
$197$
B
$198$
C
$199$
D
does not exist

Solution

(B) We know that for $x$ near $0$,$\frac{x}{\sin x} > 1$ and $\frac{\sin x}{x} < 1$.
As $x \to 0$,$\frac{100x}{\sin x} \to 100^+$,so $\left[ \frac{100x}{\sin x} \right] = 100$.
As $x \to 0$,$\frac{99 \sin x}{x} \to 99^-$,so $\left[ \frac{99 \sin x}{x} \right] = 98$.
Therefore,the limit is $100 + 98 = 198$.
161
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \frac{{x + {x^2} + ...... + {x^n} - n}}{{x - 1}}$ is equal to
A
$n$
B
$\frac{{n + 1}}{2}$
C
$\frac{{n(n + 1)}}{2}$
D
$\frac{{n(n - 1)}}{2}$

Solution

(C) We can rewrite the expression as:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \left( {\frac{{x - 1}}{{x - 1}} + \frac{{{x^2} - 1}}{{x - 1}} + \dots + \frac{{{x^n} - 1}}{{x - 1}}} \right)$
Using the formula $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to a} \frac{{{x^k} - {a^k}}}{{x - a}} = k{a^{k - 1}}$,for $a = 1$:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} \frac{{{x^k} - 1}}{{x - 1}} = k(1)^{k - 1} = k$
Thus,the sum becomes:
$1 + 2 + 3 + \dots + n = \frac{{n(n + 1)}}{2}$
162
AdvancedMCQ
The value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{1 - \cos (1 - \cos x)}}{{x\tan x - {x^2}}}$ is:
A
$-\frac{8}{3}$
B
$-\frac{3}{8}$
C
$\frac{3}{8}$
D
$\frac{8}{3}$

Solution

(C) We know that $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos u}{u^2} = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan x - x}{x^3} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Given expression: $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos (1 - \cos x)}{x(\tan x - x)}$.
Multiply and divide by $(1 - \cos x)^2$ and $x^4$:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left[ \frac{1 - \cos (1 - \cos x)}{(1 - \cos x)^2} \right] \times \left[ \frac{(1 - \cos x)^2}{x^4} \right] \times \left[ \frac{x^4}{x(\tan x - x)} \right]$.
$L = \frac{1}{2} \times \left( \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos x}{x^2} \right)^2 \times \left( \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{x^3}{\tan x - x} \right)$.
$L = \frac{1}{2} \times \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^2 \times \left( \frac{1}{1/3} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{4} \times 3 = \frac{3}{8}$.
163
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} \frac{{1 - \cos \{ {x^2} + 2x\} }}{{\ln {{(x - 1)}^{(x - 2)}}}}$ is equal to (where $\{.\}$ denotes fractional part function).
A
$36$
B
$18$
C
$72$
D
does not exist

Solution

(B) Let $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} \frac{{1 - \cos \{ {x^2} + 2x\} }}{{\ln {{(x - 1)}^{(x - 2)}}}}$
As $x \to 2^+$,$x^2 + 2x \to 8^+$. Thus,$\{x^2 + 2x\} = x^2 + 2x - 8$.
Also,$\ln{(x-1)^{(x-2)}} = (x-2) \ln(x-1) = (x-2) \ln(1 + (x-2))$.
Using the limit $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos u}{u^2} = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{\ln(1+u)}{u} = 1$:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} \frac{1 - \cos(x^2 + 2x - 8)}{(x^2 + 2x - 8)^2} \cdot \frac{(x^2 + 2x - 8)^2}{(x-2) \ln(1 + (x-2))}$
$L = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} \frac{((x-2)(x+4))^2}{(x-2) \ln(1 + (x-2))}$
$L = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} \frac{(x-2)^2 (x+4)^2}{(x-2) (x-2)} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot (2+4)^2 = \frac{36}{2} = 18$.
164
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \frac{1}{{10 + {{\left( {2\cos x} \right)}^{2n}}}} = 0$,then the complete set of all possible values of $|\sin x|$ is:
A
$[0, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})$
B
$[\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}, 1]$
C
$[\frac{1}{2}, 1]$
D
$[\frac{1}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}]$

Solution

(A) Given $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \frac{1}{{10 + {{\left( {2\cos x} \right)}^{2n}}}} = 0$.
For the limit to be $0$,the denominator must approach $\infty$ as $n \to \infty$.
This happens if $|2\cos x| > 1$.
$|\cos x| > \frac{1}{2}$.
Since $\sin^2 x = 1 - \cos^2 x$,we have $\cos^2 x > \frac{1}{4}$.
$1 - \sin^2 x > \frac{1}{4} \Rightarrow \sin^2 x < \frac{3}{4}$.
$|\sin x| < \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Also,$|\sin x| \ge 0$.
Thus,the set of values is $[0, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})$.
165
AdvancedMCQ
Let $L(m)$ be the $x$-coordinate of the left endpoint of the intersection of the graphs of $y = x^2 - 6$ and $y = m$,where $-6 < m < 6$. The value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{m \to 0} \left( {\frac{{L\left( { - m} \right) - L\left( m \right)}}{m}} \right)$ equals
A
$0$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}$
C
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{6}}$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) The intersection points of $y = x^2 - 6$ and $y = m$ are found by setting $x^2 - 6 = m$,which gives $x^2 = m + 6$,so $x = \pm \sqrt{m + 6}$.
Since $L(m)$ is the $x$-coordinate of the left endpoint,$L(m) = -\sqrt{m + 6}$.
We need to evaluate $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{m \to 0} \left( {\frac{{L\left( { - m} \right) - L\left( m \right)}}{m}} \right)$.
Substituting $L(m)$,the expression becomes $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{m \to 0} \left( {\frac{{-\sqrt{-m + 6} - (-\sqrt{m + 6})}}{m}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{m \to 0} \left( {\frac{{\sqrt{m + 6} - \sqrt{6 - m}}}{m}} \right)$.
Multiplying by the conjugate $\frac{\sqrt{m + 6} + \sqrt{6 - m}}{\sqrt{m + 6} + \sqrt{6 - m}}$,we get $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{m \to 0} \left( {\frac{(m + 6) - (6 - m)}{m(\sqrt{m + 6} + \sqrt{6 - m})}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{m \to 0} \left( {\frac{2m}{m(\sqrt{m + 6} + \sqrt{6 - m})}} \right)$.
This simplifies to $\frac{2}{\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{6}} = \frac{2}{2\sqrt{6}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}$.
166
AdvancedMCQ
If $|x| < 1$,then $\lim_{n \to \infty} \{(1 + x)(1 + x^2)(1 + x^4) \dots (1 + x^{2^n})\}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{x - 1}$
B
$\frac{1}{1 - x}$
C
$1$
D
$x - 1$

Solution

(B) Let $P_n = (1 + x)(1 + x^2)(1 + x^4) \dots (1 + x^{2^n})$.
Multiply and divide by $(1 - x)$:
$P_n = \frac{(1 - x)(1 + x)(1 + x^2)(1 + x^4) \dots (1 + x^{2^n})}{1 - x}$
Using the identity $(1 - a)(1 + a) = (1 - a^2)$,we get:
$P_n = \frac{(1 - x^2)(1 + x^2)(1 + x^4) \dots (1 + x^{2^n})}{1 - x} = \frac{(1 - x^4)(1 + x^4) \dots (1 + x^{2^n})}{1 - x}$
Continuing this process,we obtain:
$P_n = \frac{1 - x^{2^{n+1}}}{1 - x}$
Since $|x| < 1$,$\lim_{n \to \infty} x^{2^{n+1}} = 0$.
Therefore,$\lim_{n \to \infty} P_n = \frac{1 - 0}{1 - x} = \frac{1}{1 - x}$.
167
AdvancedMCQ
If $a$ is the minimum value of $\sin^2 \theta - \sin \theta + \frac{1}{2}$ and $b = \lim_{x \to \infty} (\sqrt{(x + 1)(x + 2)} - x)$,then $|2a + b| = $
A
$3$
B
$-2$
C
$4$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Let $f(\theta) = \sin^2 \theta - \sin \theta + \frac{1}{2}$.
We can rewrite this as $f(\theta) = (\sin \theta - \frac{1}{2})^2 + \frac{1}{4}$.
The minimum value $a$ occurs when $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{2}$,so $a = \frac{1}{4}$.
Now,calculate $b = \lim_{x \to \infty} (\sqrt{(x + 1)(x + 2)} - x)$.
$b = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{(\sqrt{x^2 + 3x + 2} - x)(\sqrt{x^2 + 3x + 2} + x)}{\sqrt{x^2 + 3x + 2} + x} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{x^2 + 3x + 2 - x^2}{\sqrt{x^2 + 3x + 2} + x} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{3x + 2}{\sqrt{x^2 + 3x + 2} + x}$.
Dividing numerator and denominator by $x$,we get $b = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{3 + 2/x}{\sqrt{1 + 3/x + 2/x^2} + 1} = \frac{3}{1 + 1} = \frac{3}{2}$.
Finally,$|2a + b| = |2(\frac{1}{4}) + \frac{3}{2}| = |\frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{2}| = |2| = 2$.
168
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \,\frac{{\sum\limits_{r = 0}^n {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\left( {1 + r + {r^2}} \right)} }}{n}$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2}$

Solution

(D) We know that $\tan^{-1}(x) + \cot^{-1}(x) = \frac{\pi}{2}$,so $\tan^{-1}(1+r+r^2) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \cot^{-1}(1+r+r^2)$.
Using the identity $\cot^{-1}(x) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{x})$,we have $\tan^{-1}(1+r+r^2) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{1+r+r^2})$.
Note that $\frac{1}{1+r+r^2} = \frac{(r+1)-r}{1+r(r+1)}$.
Thus,$\tan^{-1}(1+r+r^2) = \frac{\pi}{2} - (\tan^{-1}(r+1) - \tan^{-1}(r))$.
Summing from $r=0$ to $n$:
$\sum_{r=0}^n \tan^{-1}(1+r+r^2) = \sum_{r=0}^n \frac{\pi}{2} - \sum_{r=0}^n (\tan^{-1}(r+1) - \tan^{-1}(r))$.
This is a telescoping sum: $\sum_{r=0}^n (\tan^{-1}(r+1) - \tan^{-1}(r)) = \tan^{-1}(n+1) - \tan^{-1}(0) = \tan^{-1}(n+1)$.
So,the expression becomes $\frac{(n+1)\pi}{2} - \tan^{-1}(n+1)$.
Dividing by $n$ and taking the limit as $n \to \infty$:
$\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{\frac{(n+1)\pi}{2} - \tan^{-1}(n+1)}{n} = \lim_{n \to \infty} (\frac{(n+1)\pi}{2n} - \frac{\tan^{-1}(n+1)}{n}) = \frac{\pi}{2} - 0 = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
169
AdvancedMCQ
If $\alpha$ is the interior angle of a regular octagon,then $\lim_{\theta \to \alpha^+} \frac{\tan \theta - 1}{[\sin \theta + \cos \theta]}$ is equal to (Note: $[k]$ denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to $k$).
A
$0$
B
$-1$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The interior angle of a regular octagon is given by $\alpha = \frac{(8-2) \times 180^{\circ}}{8} = 135^{\circ} = \frac{3\pi}{4}$.
We need to evaluate $\lim_{\theta \to (\frac{3\pi}{4})^+} \frac{\tan \theta - 1}{[\sin \theta + \cos \theta]}$.
As $\theta \to (\frac{3\pi}{4})^+$,$\theta$ is slightly greater than $\frac{3\pi}{4}$.
In this interval,$\sin \theta + \cos \theta = \sqrt{2} \sin(\theta + \frac{\pi}{4})$.
As $\theta \to (\frac{3\pi}{4})^+$,$\theta + \frac{\pi}{4} \to \pi^+$,so $\sin(\theta + \frac{\pi}{4})$ is a small negative value.
Thus,$\sin \theta + \cos \theta$ is a small negative value,specifically in the range $(-1, 0)$.
Therefore,$[\sin \theta + \cos \theta] = -1$.
The limit becomes $\lim_{\theta \to (\frac{3\pi}{4})^+} \frac{\tan \theta - 1}{-1} = -(\tan(\frac{3\pi}{4}) - 1) = -(-1 - 1) = -(-2) = 2$.
170
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{{\sqrt {{x^2} - \sqrt {{x^2} - \sqrt {{x^2} - \dots} } } }}{x}$ is equal to-
A
$0$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$1$
D
$\frac{1}{4}$

Solution

(C) Let $f(x) = \sqrt{x^{2} - \sqrt{x^{2} - \sqrt{x^{2} - \dots}}}$
Then $f(x) = \sqrt{x^{2} - f(x)}$.
Squaring both sides,we get $f(x)^{2} = x^{2} - f(x)$,which implies $f(x)^{2} + f(x) - x^{2} = 0$.
Using the quadratic formula for $f(x)$,we have $f(x) = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{1 + 4x^{2}}}{2}$.
Since $f(x) > 0$,we take the positive root: $f(x) = \frac{-1 + \sqrt{1 + 4x^{2}}}{2}$.
Now,we evaluate the limit: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{f(x)}{x} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{-1 + \sqrt{1 + 4x^{2}}}{2x}$.
Dividing numerator and denominator by $x$,we get $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \frac{-\frac{1}{x} + \sqrt{\frac{1}{x^{2}} + 4}}{2} = \frac{0 + \sqrt{0 + 4}}{2} = \frac{2}{2} = 1$.
171
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} {\left( {\sec \sqrt x } \right)^{\frac{{10}}{x}}}$ is equal to
A
$e^{-5}$
B
$e^{5}$
C
$e^{10}$
D
$e^{1/5}$

Solution

(B) Let $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} {\left( {\sec \sqrt x } \right)^{\frac{{10}}{x}}}$.
This is an indeterminate form of the type $1^\infty$.
We can write $L = e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} \frac{{10}}{x} (\sec \sqrt x - 1)}$.
Using the identity $\sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta}$,we have $\sec \sqrt x - 1 = \frac{1 - \cos \sqrt x}{\cos \sqrt x}$.
So,$L = e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} \frac{10}{x} \cdot \frac{1 - \cos \sqrt x}{\cos \sqrt x}}$.
Using the limit $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{\theta \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\theta^2} = \frac{1}{2}$,let $\theta = \sqrt x$. As $x \to 0^+$,$\theta \to 0^+$.
Then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} \frac{1 - \cos \sqrt x}{x} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{\theta \to 0^+} \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\theta^2} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting this back,$L = e^{10 \cdot \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{\cos(0)}} = e^{5 \cdot 1} = e^5$.
172
AdvancedMCQ
The value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } {\left( {e \cdot {a^2} \cdot {e^3} \cdot {a^4} \cdots {e^{n - 1}} \cdot {a^n}} \right)^{\frac{1}{{{n^2} + 1}}}}$ is equal to
A
$ae$
B
$(ae)^{1/2}$
C
$(ea)^4$
D
$(ae)^{1/4}$

Solution

(D) Let $P = e \cdot a^2 \cdot e^3 \cdot a^4 \cdots e^{n-1} \cdot a^n$.
We can group the terms with $e$ and $a$ separately:
$P = (e^1 \cdot e^3 \cdots e^{n-1}) \cdot (a^2 \cdot a^4 \cdots a^n)$.
The exponents of $e$ are $1, 3, \dots, n-1$,which is an arithmetic progression with $k = n/2$ terms. The sum is $\frac{n/2}{2}(1 + n-1) = n^2/4$.
The exponents of $a$ are $2, 4, \dots, n$,which is an arithmetic progression with $k = n/2$ terms. The sum is $\frac{n/2}{2}(2 + n) = \frac{n(n+2)}{4}$.
Thus,$P = e^{n^2/4} \cdot a^{n(n+2)/4}$.
We need to find $\lim_{n \to \infty} P^{\frac{1}{n^2+1}} = \lim_{n \to \infty} (e^{n^2/4} \cdot a^{(n^2+2n)/4})^{\frac{1}{n^2+1}}$.
Taking the limit of the exponent: $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^2/4}{n^2+1} = 1/4$ and $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{(n^2+2n)/4}{n^2+1} = 1/4$.
Therefore,the limit is $e^{1/4} \cdot a^{1/4} = (ae)^{1/4}$.
173
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} \left\{ {{{\left( {1 + x} \right)}^{\frac{2}{x}}}} \right\}$ is equal to (where $\{.\}$ denotes the fractional part of $x$)
A
$e^2 - 7$
B
$e^2 - 8$
C
$e^2 - 6$
D
$7$

Solution

(A) We know that the fractional part function is defined as $\{y\} = y - [y]$.
First,we evaluate the limit $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} (1+x)^{\frac{2}{x}}$.
Using the standard limit formula $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} (1+x)^{\frac{1}{x}} = e$,we have:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} (1+x)^{\frac{2}{x}} = \left( \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} (1+x)^{\frac{1}{x}} \right)^2 = e^2$.
Since $e \approx 2.718$,$e^2 \approx 7.389$.
As $x \to 0^+$,$(1+x)^{\frac{2}{x}}$ approaches $e^2$ from the right side (since $(1+x)^{\frac{2}{x}}$ is an increasing function for small $x > 0$).
Therefore,the greatest integer part $[(1+x)^{\frac{2}{x}}]$ will be $[e^2] = [7.389] = 7$.
Thus,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} \left\{ (1+x)^{\frac{2}{x}} \right\} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} \left( (1+x)^{\frac{2}{x}} - [(1+x)^{\frac{2}{x}}] \right) = e^2 - 7$.
174
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{x\sqrt {{y^2} - {{(y - x)}^2}} }}{{{{(\sqrt {8xy - 4{x^2}} + \sqrt {8xy} )}^3}}}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{4}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{{2\sqrt 2 }}$
D
$\frac{1}{{128y}}$

Solution

(D) Given limit: $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{x\sqrt {{y^2} - {{(y - x)}^2}} }}{{{{(\sqrt {8xy - 4{x^2}} + \sqrt {8xy} )}^3}}}$
Simplify the numerator: $\sqrt {{y^2} - (y^2 - 2xy + x^2)} = \sqrt {2xy - x^2} = \sqrt x \sqrt {2y - x}$
Simplify the denominator: $(\sqrt {4x(2y - x)} + \sqrt {8xy})^3 = (2\sqrt x \sqrt {2y - x} + 2\sqrt 2 \sqrt {xy})^3 = [2\sqrt x (\sqrt {2y - x} + \sqrt {2y})]^3 = 8x^{3/2}(\sqrt {2y - x} + \sqrt {2y})^3$
Substitute back into the limit:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{x \cdot \sqrt x \sqrt {2y - x} }}{{8x^{3/2}(\sqrt {2y - x} + \sqrt {2y})^3}}$
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{\sqrt {2y - x} }}{{8(\sqrt {2y - x} + \sqrt {2y})^3}}$
As $x \to 0$:
$L = \frac{{\sqrt {2y} }}{{8(\sqrt {2y} + \sqrt {2y})^3}} = \frac{{\sqrt {2y} }}{{8(2\sqrt {2y})^3}} = \frac{{\sqrt {2y} }}{{8 \cdot 8 \cdot 2\sqrt 2 \sqrt y \cdot y}} = \frac{{\sqrt 2 \sqrt y }}{{128 \sqrt 2 \sqrt y \cdot y}} = \frac{1}{{128y}}$
175
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {(\cos mx)^{n/{x^2}}}$ equals
A
$e^{\frac{m^2n}{2}}$
B
$e^{-\frac{m^2n}{2}}$
C
$e^{-m^2n}$
D
$e^{\frac{mn}{2}}$

Solution

(B) The given limit is of the form $1^\infty$ as $x \to 0$.
Using the formula $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to a} f(x)^{g(x)} = e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to a} (f(x)-1)g(x)}$,we have:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} (\cos mx - 1) \cdot \frac{n}{x^2} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} - (1 - \cos mx) \cdot \frac{n}{x^2}$
Using the standard limit $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{\theta \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\theta^2} = \frac{1}{2}$,we substitute $\theta = mx$:
$= -n \cdot \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos mx}{(mx)^2} \cdot m^2 = -n \cdot \frac{1}{2} \cdot m^2 = -\frac{m^2n}{2}$
Thus,the limit is $e^{-\frac{m^2n}{2}}$.
176
AdvancedMCQ
If $0 < x < \frac{\pi}{2}$,then
A
$\frac{2}{\pi} > \frac{\sin x}{x}$
B
$\frac{\sin x}{x} < 1$
C
$\frac{\sin x}{x} < 0.5$
D
$\frac{\sin x}{x} > 1$

Solution

(B) For $x > 0$,we know that $\sin x < x$.
Dividing both sides by $x$ (since $x > 0$),we get $\frac{\sin x}{x} < 1$.
This inequality holds for all $x$ in the interval $(0, \frac{\pi}{2})$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
Solution diagram
177
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \frac{\pi^+}{2}} e^{[\cot x]}$ is equal to :-
(where $[.]$ is the greatest integer function)
A
$e$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{1}{e}$

Solution

(D) We need to evaluate $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \frac{\pi^+}{2}} e^{[\cot x]}$.
As $x \to \frac{\pi^+}{2}$,$x$ is slightly greater than $\frac{\pi}{2}$.
In this interval,$\cot x$ is negative and approaches $0$ from the negative side (i.e.,$\cot x \in (-1, 0)$ for $x$ just above $\frac{\pi}{2}$).
Therefore,the value of $[\cot x]$ is $-1$.
Substituting this into the expression,we get $e^{-1} = \frac{1}{e}$.
178
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {a^ + }} \left( \frac{{|x{|^3}}}{a} - {\left[ {\frac{x}{a}} \right]^3} \right) \,(a > 0)$ is equal to :- (where $[x]$ is the greatest integer function and $|x|$ is the modulus function)
A
$a^2 - 3$
B
$a^2 - 1$
C
$a^2$
D
Does not exist

Solution

(B) Given the limit: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {a^ + }} \left( \frac{{|x{|^3}}}{a} - {\left[ {\frac{x}{a}} \right]^3} \right)$.
Since $a > 0$,as $x \to a^+$,$|x| = x$.
Thus,the expression becomes $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to a^+} \left( \frac{x^3}{a} - \left[ \frac{x}{a} \right]^3 \right)$.
As $x \to a^+$,$\frac{x}{a} \to 1^+$.
Therefore,$\left[ \frac{x}{a} \right] = 1$ for $x$ slightly greater than $a$.
Substituting these values into the limit:
$= \frac{a^3}{a} - (1)^3 = a^2 - 1$.
179
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{\sin ({x^{1/3}})\ln (1 + 3x)}}{{{{(\tan^{ - 1}\sqrt x )}^2}({e^{5{x^{1/3}}}} - 1)}} = $
A
$3/5$
B
$1/5$
C
$2/5$
D
$5/3$

Solution

(A) We are given the limit: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{\sin ({x^{1/3}})\ln (1 + 3x)}}{{{{(\tan^{ - 1}\sqrt x )}^2}({e^{5{x^{1/3}}}} - 1)}}$.
Using standard limits $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{\sin u}{u} = 1$,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{\ln(1+u)}{u} = 1$,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{\tan^{-1} u}{u} = 1$,and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{e^u - 1}{u} = 1$.
We rewrite the expression as:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left[ \frac{\sin(x^{1/3})}{x^{1/3}} \cdot \frac{\ln(1+3x)}{3x} \cdot 3x \cdot \frac{1}{(\frac{\tan^{-1}\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{x}})^2 \cdot x} \cdot \frac{5x^{1/3}}{e^{5x^{1/3}}-1} \cdot \frac{1}{5x^{1/3}} \right]$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left[ 1 \cdot 1 \cdot 3x \cdot \frac{1}{1^2 \cdot x} \cdot 1 \cdot \frac{1}{5x^{1/3}} \right]$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{3x}{5x^{4/3}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{3}{5x^{1/3}}$.
Wait,let us re-evaluate the powers. The expression is $\frac{\sin(x^{1/3}) \ln(1+3x)}{(\tan^{-1}\sqrt{x})^2 (e^{5x^{1/3}}-1)}$.
As $x \to 0$,$\sin(x^{1/3}) \approx x^{1/3}$,$\ln(1+3x) \approx 3x$,$\tan^{-1}\sqrt{x} \approx \sqrt{x}$,and $e^{5x^{1/3}}-1 \approx 5x^{1/3}$.
Substituting these approximations: $\frac{x^{1/3} \cdot 3x}{(\sqrt{x})^2 \cdot 5x^{1/3}} = \frac{3x^{4/3}}{5x \cdot x^{1/3}} = \frac{3x^{4/3}}{5x^{4/3}} = \frac{3}{5}$.
180
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \phi (x) = {a^3}, (a \ne 0)$; then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \phi \left( {\frac{x}{a}} \right)$ is equal to :-
A
$\frac{1}{a^3}$
B
$a^3$
C
$a^2$
D
$\frac{1}{a^2}$

Solution

(B) Let $t = \frac{x}{a}$. As $x \to 0$,$t \to 0$ because $a \ne 0$.
Therefore,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \phi \left( {\frac{x}{a}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to 0} \phi (t)$.
Since $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \phi (x) = a^3$,it follows that $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to 0} \phi (t) = a^3$.
Thus,the limit is equal to $a^3$.
181
AdvancedMCQ
If $f(x) = \text{Sgn}(\text{Sgn}(\text{Sgn}(x)))$,then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} f(x)$ is equal to :-
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$0$
D
does not exist

Solution

(D) The signum function $\text{Sgn}(x)$ is defined as:
$\text{Sgn}(x) = 1$ if $x > 0$,$\text{Sgn}(x) = -1$ if $x < 0$,and $\text{Sgn}(0) = 0$.
For $x > 0$,$\text{Sgn}(x) = 1$,so $\text{Sgn}(\text{Sgn}(x)) = \text{Sgn}(1) = 1$,and $\text{Sgn}(\text{Sgn}(\text{Sgn}(x))) = \text{Sgn}(1) = 1$.
Thus,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0^+} f(x) = 1$.
For $x < 0$,$\text{Sgn}(x) = -1$,so $\text{Sgn}(\text{Sgn}(x)) = \text{Sgn}(-1) = -1$,and $\text{Sgn}(\text{Sgn}(\text{Sgn}(x))) = \text{Sgn}(-1) = -1$.
Thus,$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0^-} f(x) = -1$.
Since the left-hand limit $(-1)$ is not equal to the right-hand limit $(1)$,the limit $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} f(x)$ does not exist.
182
AdvancedMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } {\left( {\frac{{{a^{1/x}} + b}}{c}} \right)^x} = d$ (where $d$ is a non-zero finite value),then $(b + 1) \log_a d$ is equal to:
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$2$
D
$-1$

Solution

(A) Let $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } {\left( {\frac{{{a^{1/x}} + b}}{c}} \right)^x} = d$.
Since $d$ is a non-zero finite value,the limit must be of the form $1^\infty$.
As $x \to \infty$,$a^{1/x} \to a^0 = 1$.
Thus,$\frac{1+b}{c} = 1$,which implies $c = b + 1$.
Now,$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } {\left( {\frac{{{a^{1/x}} + b}}{b+1}} \right)^x} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } {\left( {1 + \frac{{{a^{1/x}} - 1}}{{b+1}}} \right)^x}$.
Using the standard limit $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} (1+u)^{1/u} = e$,we have:
$L = \exp \left( \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } x \cdot \frac{a^{1/x} - 1}{b+1} \right)$.
Since $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } x(a^{1/x} - 1) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to 0} \frac{a^t - 1}{t} = \ln a$,we get:
$d = \exp \left( \frac{\ln a}{b+1} \right) = a^{1/(b+1)}$.
Taking $\log_a$ on both sides:
$\log_a d = \frac{1}{b+1}$.
Therefore,$(b + 1) \log_a d = 1$.
183
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} f(x)$ is equal to,where $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{e^{\frac{1}{x-1}} - 2}{e^{\frac{1}{x-1}} + 2} & x \neq 1 \\ 1 & x = 1 \end{cases}$
A
$-1$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
does not exist

Solution

(D) To find $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} f(x)$,we evaluate the left-hand limit $(LHL)$ and right-hand limit $(RHL)$.
$LHL = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1^-} \frac{e^{\frac{1}{x-1}} - 2}{e^{\frac{1}{x-1}} + 2}$. Let $x = 1 - h$,where $h \to 0^+$.
$LHL = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0^+} \frac{e^{-\frac{1}{h}} - 2}{e^{-\frac{1}{h}} + 2} = \frac{0 - 2}{0 + 2} = -1$.
$RHL = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1^+} \frac{e^{\frac{1}{x-1}} - 2}{e^{\frac{1}{x-1}} + 2}$. Let $x = 1 + h$,where $h \to 0^+$.
$RHL = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0^+} \frac{e^{\frac{1}{h}} - 2}{e^{\frac{1}{h}} + 2}$. Dividing numerator and denominator by $e^{\frac{1}{h}}$:
$RHL = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0^+} \frac{1 - 2e^{-\frac{1}{h}}}{1 + 2e^{-\frac{1}{h}}} = \frac{1 - 0}{1 + 0} = 1$.
Since $LHL \neq RHL$,the limit does not exist.
184
AdvancedMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \cos \left( {\pi \sqrt {{n^2} + n} } \right)$,where $n \in I$,is
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$0$
D
Does not exist

Solution

(C) We need to evaluate $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \cos \left( {\pi \sqrt {{n^2} + n} } \right)$.
Since $\cos(x) = \cos(x - n\pi + n\pi) = \cos(n\pi) \cos(x - n\pi) + \sin(n\pi) \sin(x - n\pi) = (-1)^n \cos(x - n\pi)$,we consider:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } (-1)^n \cos \left( {\pi \sqrt {{n^2} + n} - n\pi } \right)$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } (-1)^n \cos \left( {\pi \left( \sqrt {{n^2} + n} - n \right)} \right)$
Rationalizing the expression inside the cosine:
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } (-1)^n \cos \left( {\pi \frac{{n^2 + n - n^2}}{{\sqrt {{n^2} + n} + n}}} \right)$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } (-1)^n \cos \left( {\pi \frac{n}{{n(\sqrt {1 + 1/n} + 1)}}} \right)$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } (-1)^n \cos \left( {\frac{\pi}{{\sqrt {1 + 1/n} + 1}}} \right)$
As $n \to \infty$,the argument of cosine approaches $\frac{\pi}{2}$.
Thus,the limit is $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } (-1)^n \cos \left( \frac{\pi}{2} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } (-1)^n \times 0 = 0$.
185
DifficultMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 3} \frac{{\sqrt {3x} - 3}}{{\sqrt {2x - 4} - \sqrt 2 }}$ is equal to
A
$\sqrt 3 $
B
$\frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }}$
C
$\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{{2\sqrt 2 }}$

Solution

(B) Let $A = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 3} \frac{{\sqrt {3x} - 3}}{{\sqrt {2x - 4} - \sqrt 2 }}$.
Rationalizing the numerator and the denominator:
$A = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 3} \frac{(\sqrt{3x} - 3)(\sqrt{3x} + 3)(\sqrt{2x - 4} + \sqrt{2})}{(\sqrt{2x - 4} - \sqrt{2})(\sqrt{2x - 4} + \sqrt{2})(\sqrt{3x} + 3)}$
$A = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 3} \frac{(3x - 9)(\sqrt{2x - 4} + \sqrt{2})}{(2x - 4 - 2)(\sqrt{3x} + 3)}$
$A = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 3} \frac{3(x - 3)(\sqrt{2x - 4} + \sqrt{2})}{2(x - 3)(\sqrt{3x} + 3)}$
Canceling $(x - 3)$:
$A = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{2(3) - 4} + \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3(3)} + 3}$
$A = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{2}}{3 + 3} = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{6} = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{3} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
186
DifficultMCQ
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } {\left( {1 + \frac{a}{x} - \frac{4}{{{x^2}}}} \right)^{2x}} = {e^3},$ then $a$ is equal to
A
$2$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$\frac{2}{3}$

Solution

(B) The given limit is of the form $1^{\infty}$.
We use the formula $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } {(1 + f(x))^{g(x)}} = e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } f(x)g(x)}$.
Here,$f(x) = \frac{a}{x} - \frac{4}{x^2}$ and $g(x) = 2x$.
So,the limit becomes $e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } (\frac{a}{x} - \frac{4}{x^2}) \cdot 2x} = e^3$.
Simplifying the exponent: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } (\frac{2ax}{x} - \frac{8x}{x^2}) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } (2a - \frac{8}{x}) = 2a - 0 = 2a$.
Thus,$e^{2a} = e^3$.
Comparing the exponents,$2a = 3$,which gives $a = \frac{3}{2}$.
187
DifficultMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{{{\left( {1 - \cos 2x} \right)}^2}}}{{2x\tan x - x\tan 2x}}$ is
A
$2$
B
$-\frac{1}{2}$
C
$-2$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) Let $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{{{\left( {1 - \cos 2x} \right)}^2}}}{{2x\tan x - x\tan 2x}}$.
Using the identity $1 - \cos 2x = 2\sin^2 x$,we have:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{{{\left( {2\sin^2 x} \right)}^2}}}{{2x\tan x - x\tan 2x}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{4\sin^4 x}}{{2x\tan x - x\tan 2x}}$.
Using the Taylor series expansions $\sin x = x - \frac{x^3}{6} + O(x^5)$ and $\tan x = x + \frac{x^3}{3} + O(x^5)$:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{4(x - \frac{x^3}{6})^4}}{{2x(x + \frac{x^3}{3}) - x(2x + \frac{(2x)^3}{3})}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{4x^4}}{{2x^2 + \frac{2x^4}{3} - 2x^2 - \frac{8x^4}{3}}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{4x^4}}{-\frac{6x^4}{3}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{4x^4}}{-2x^4} = -2$.
188
DifficultMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{{e^{{x^2}}} - \cos x}}{{{{\sin }^2}x}}$ is equal to
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$\frac{3}{2}$
D
$\frac{5}{4}$

Solution

(C) We evaluate the limit using the series expansion of $e^{x^2}$ and $\cos x$ near $x = 0$:
$e^{x^2} = 1 + x^2 + \frac{x^4}{2!} + \dots$
$\cos x = 1 - \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^4}{4!} - \dots$
$\sin x \approx x$ as $x \to 0$,so $\sin^2 x \approx x^2$.
Substituting these into the expression:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{(1 + x^2 + \dots) - (1 - \frac{x^2}{2} + \dots)}{x^2}$
$= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{x^2 + \frac{x^2}{2}}{x^2} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{\frac{3}{2}x^2}{x^2} = \frac{3}{2}$.
189
DifficultMCQ
The value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x}\left[ {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{x + 1}}{{2x + 1}}} \right) - \frac{\pi }{4}} \right]$ is
A
$1$
B
$-\frac{1}{2}$
C
$2$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) We know that $\frac{\pi}{4} = \tan^{-1}(1)$.
Let $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x}\left[ {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{{x + 1}}{{2x + 1}}} \right) - {{\tan }^{ - 1}}(1)} \right]$.
Using the formula $\tan^{-1}(A) - \tan^{-1}(B) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{A-B}{1+AB}\right)$,we get:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x} \tan^{-1}\left( \frac{\frac{x+1}{2x+1} - 1}{1 + \frac{x+1}{2x+1}} \right)$
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x} \tan^{-1}\left( \frac{x+1 - 2x - 1}{2x+1 + x+1} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x} \tan^{-1}\left( \frac{-x}{3x+2} \right)$
Using $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\tan^{-1}(\theta)}{\theta} = 1$,we multiply and divide by $\frac{-x}{3x+2}$:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{\tan^{-1}\left( \frac{-x}{3x+2} \right)}{\frac{-x}{3x+2}} \right) \times \left( \frac{1}{x} \cdot \frac{-x}{3x+2} \right)$
$L = 1 \times \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{-1}{3x+2} \right) = -\frac{1}{2}$.
190
DifficultMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{y \to 0} \frac{{\sqrt {1 + \sqrt {1 + {y^4}} } - \sqrt 2 }}{{{y^4}}} = $
A
exists and equals $\frac{1}{{4\sqrt 2 }}$
B
exists and equals $\frac{1}{{2\sqrt 2 (\sqrt 2 + 1)}}$
C
exists and equals $\frac{1}{{2\sqrt 2 }}$
D
does not exist

Solution

(A) Let $u = y^4$. As $y \to 0$,$u \to 0$. The expression becomes $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{{\sqrt {1 + \sqrt {1 + u} } - \sqrt 2 }}{u}$.
Using the binomial expansion $(1+x)^n \approx 1+nx$ for small $x$,we have $\sqrt{1+u} \approx 1 + \frac{u}{2}$.
Substituting this into the expression: $\sqrt{1 + (1 + \frac{u}{2})} = \sqrt{2 + \frac{u}{2}} = \sqrt{2} \sqrt{1 + \frac{u}{4}}$.
Using the expansion again: $\sqrt{2} (1 + \frac{u}{8}) = \sqrt{2} + \frac{\sqrt{2}u}{8}$.
Now,the limit is $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{{\sqrt{2} + \frac{\sqrt{2}u}{8} - \sqrt{2}}}{u} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{u \to 0} \frac{\sqrt{2}}{8} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{8} = \frac{1}{4\sqrt{2}}$.
191
DifficultMCQ
For each $x \in \mathbb{R}$,let $[x]$ be the greatest integer less than or equal to $x$. Then $\lim_{x \to 0^+} \frac{x([x] + |x|) \sin [x]}{|x|}$ is equal to
A
$-\sin 1$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
$\sin 1$

Solution

(B) We are evaluating the limit $\lim_{x \to 0^+} \frac{x([x] + |x|) \sin [x]}{|x|}$.
As $x \to 0^+$,we have $0 < x < 1$,which implies $[x] = 0$.
Also,for $x > 0$,$|x| = x$.
Substituting these values into the expression:
$\lim_{x \to 0^+} \frac{x(0 + x) \sin(0)}{x} = \lim_{x \to 0^+} \frac{x^2 \cdot 0}{x} = \lim_{x \to 0^+} 0 = 0$.
192
DifficultMCQ
For each $t \in \mathbb{R}$,let $[t]$ be the greatest integer less than or equal to $t$. Then $\lim_{x \to 1^+} \frac{(1 - |x| + \sin |1 - x|) \sin (\frac{\pi}{2} [1 - x])}{|1 - x|^2}$ is:
A
equals $1$
B
equals $0$
C
equals $-1$
D
does not exist

Solution

(B) We are evaluating the limit $\lim_{x \to 1^+} \frac{(1 - |x| + \sin |1 - x|) \sin (\frac{\pi}{2} [1 - x])}{|1 - x|^2}$.
As $x \to 1^+$,we have $x > 1$,so $|x| = x$ and $|1 - x| = x - 1$.
Also,for $x$ slightly greater than $1$,$1 - x$ is slightly less than $0$,so $[1 - x] = -1$.
Substituting these into the expression:
$\lim_{x \to 1^+} \frac{(1 - x + \sin(x - 1)) \sin(-\frac{\pi}{2})}{(x - 1)^2}$
Since $\sin(-\frac{\pi}{2}) = -1$,the expression becomes:
$\lim_{x \to 1^+} \frac{-(1 - x + \sin(x - 1))}{(x - 1)^2} = \lim_{x \to 1^+} \frac{(x - 1) - \sin(x - 1)}{(x - 1)^2}$
Let $h = x - 1$. As $x \to 1^+$,$h \to 0^+$. The limit becomes:
$\lim_{h \to 0^+} \frac{h - \sin(h)}{h^2}$
Using the Taylor series expansion $\sin(h) = h - \frac{h^3}{6} + \dots$:
$\lim_{h \to 0^+} \frac{h - (h - \frac{h^3}{6} + \dots)}{h^2} = \lim_{h \to 0^+} \frac{\frac{h^3}{6}}{h^2} = \lim_{h \to 0^+} \frac{h}{6} = 0$.
193
DifficultMCQ
Let $[x]$ denote the greatest integer less than or equal to $x$. Then,evaluate the limit: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \,\frac{{\tan \,(\pi \,{{\sin }^2}\,x) + \,{{(\left| x \right|\, - \,\sin \,(x\,[x]))}^2}}}{{{x^2}}}$
A
does not exist
B
equals $\pi$
C
equals $\pi + 1$
D
equals $0$

Solution

(A) We evaluate the limit $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{\tan (\pi {{\sin }^2}x) + (\left| x \right| - \sin (x[x]))^2}}{{{x^2}}}$.
First,consider the term $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{\tan (\pi {{\sin }^2}x)}}{{{x^2}}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{{\tan (\pi {{\sin }^2}x)}}{{\pi {{\sin }^2}x}} \cdot \frac{{\pi {{\sin }^2}x}}{{{x^2}}} \right) = 1 \cdot \pi \cdot 1^2 = \pi$.
Now consider the second term: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{(\left| x \right| - \sin (x[x]))^2}}{{{x^2}}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{{\left| x \right| - \sin (x[x])}}{{\left| x \right|}} \right)^2$ (since $x^2 = |x|^2$).
For $x \to 0^+$,$[x] = 0$,so $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0^+} \left( 1 - \frac{{\sin (x \cdot 0)}}{x} \right)^2 = (1 - 0)^2 = 1$.
For $x \to 0^-$,$[x] = -1$,so $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0^-} \left( 1 - \frac{{\sin (-x)}}{{-x}} \right)^2 = (1 - 1)^2 = 0$.
Since the left-hand limit $(0)$ is not equal to the right-hand limit $(1)$,the limit does not exist.
194
DifficultMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ - }} \frac{{\sqrt \pi - \sqrt {2{{\sin }^{ - 1}}x} }}{{\sqrt {1 - x} }}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{{\sqrt {2\pi } }}$
B
$\sqrt {\frac{2}{\pi }} $
C
$\sqrt {\frac{\pi }{2}} $
D
$\sqrt \pi $

Solution

(B) Let $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ - }} \frac{{\sqrt \pi - \sqrt {2{{\sin }^{ - 1}}x} }}{{\sqrt {1 - x} }}$.
Rationalizing the numerator,we get:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ - }} \frac{{(\sqrt \pi - \sqrt {2{{\sin }^{ - 1}}x} )(\sqrt \pi + \sqrt {2{{\sin }^{ - 1}}x} )}}{{\sqrt {1 - x} (\sqrt \pi + \sqrt {2{{\sin }^{ - 1}}x} )}}$
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ - }} \frac{{\pi - 2{{\sin }^{ - 1}}x}}{{\sqrt {1 - x} (\sqrt \pi + \sqrt {2{{\sin }^{ - 1}}x} )}}$
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ - }} \frac{{2(\frac{\pi }{2} - {{\sin }^{ - 1}}x)}}{{\sqrt {1 - x} (\sqrt \pi + \sqrt {2{{\sin }^{ - 1}}x} )}}$
Using the identity $\frac{\pi }{2} - {{\sin }^{ - 1}}x = {{\cos }^{ - 1}}x$,we have:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ - }} \frac{{2{{\cos }^{ - 1}}x}}{{\sqrt {1 - x} }} \cdot \frac{1}{{2\sqrt \pi }}$
Let $x = \cos \theta$,then as $x \to 1^-$,$\theta \to 0^+$. Also,$\sqrt{1-x} = \sqrt{1-\cos \theta} = \sqrt{2\sin^2(\theta/2)} = \sqrt{2}\sin(\theta/2)$.
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{\theta \to 0^+} \frac{{2\theta }}{{\sqrt{2}\sin(\theta/2)}} \cdot \frac{1}{{2\sqrt \pi }}$
Since $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{\theta \to 0^+} \frac{\theta}{\sin(\theta/2)} = 2$,we get:
$L = \frac{2 \cdot 2}{\sqrt{2} \cdot 2\sqrt{\pi}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{2\pi}} = \sqrt{\frac{2}{\pi}}$.
195
DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $375x^2 - 25x - 2 = 0$,then $\lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{r=1}^n \alpha^r + \lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{r=1}^n \beta^r$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{12}$
B
$\frac{29}{358}$
C
$\frac{7}{116}$
D
$\frac{21}{346}$

Solution

(A) Given the quadratic equation $375x^2 - 25x - 2 = 0$.
By Vieta's formulas,the sum of the roots is $\alpha + \beta = -(\frac{-25}{375}) = \frac{25}{375} = \frac{1}{15}$ and the product of the roots is $\alpha \beta = \frac{-2}{375}$.
The expression is $\sum_{r=1}^{\infty} \alpha^r + \sum_{r=1}^{\infty} \beta^r = \frac{\alpha}{1-\alpha} + \frac{\beta}{1-\beta}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{\alpha(1-\beta) + \beta(1-\alpha)}{(1-\alpha)(1-\beta)} = \frac{\alpha - \alpha\beta + \beta - \alpha\beta}{1 - (\alpha+\beta) + \alpha\beta}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{(\alpha+\beta) - 2\alpha\beta}{1 - (\alpha+\beta) + \alpha\beta} = \frac{\frac{1}{15} - 2(\frac{-2}{375})}{1 - \frac{1}{15} + (\frac{-2}{375})} = \frac{\frac{25}{375} + \frac{4}{375}}{\frac{375 - 25 - 2}{375}} = \frac{29}{348} = \frac{1}{12}$.
196
DifficultMCQ
Let $f(x) = 5 - |x - 2|$ and $g(x) = |x + 1|$,where $x \in R$. If $f(x)$ attains its maximum value at $\alpha$ and $g(x)$ attains its minimum value at $\beta$,then $\lim_{x \to \alpha \beta} \frac{(x - 1)(x^2 - 5x + 6)}{x^2 - 6x + 8}$ is equal to:
A
$\frac{3}{2}$
B
$\frac{-3}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$\frac{-1}{2}$

Solution

(C) $f(x) = 5 - |x - 2|$.
$f(x)$ attains its maximum value when $|x - 2| = 0$,which gives $x = 2 = \alpha$.
$g(x) = |x + 1|$.
$g(x)$ attains its minimum value when $x + 1 = 0$,which gives $x = -1 = \beta$.
We need to evaluate $\lim_{x \to \alpha \beta} \frac{(x - 1)(x^2 - 5x + 6)}{x^2 - 6x + 8}$.
Since $\alpha \beta = (2)(-1) = -2$,the limit is $\lim_{x \to -2} \frac{(x - 1)(x - 2)(x - 3)}{(x - 2)(x - 4)}$.
Canceling the common factor $(x - 2)$,we get $\lim_{x \to -2} \frac{(x - 1)(x - 3)}{x - 4}$.
Substituting $x = -2$,we get $\frac{(-2 - 1)(-2 - 3)}{-2 - 4} = \frac{(-3)(-5)}{-6} = \frac{15}{-6} = -\frac{5}{2}$.
Wait,re-evaluating the limit target: $\alpha \beta = -2$. The expression simplifies to $\frac{(x-1)(x-3)}{x-4}$. At $x=-2$,this is $\frac{(-3)(-5)}{-6} = -2.5$. Checking the provided options,there might be a typo in the question's target limit. If the target was $\alpha + \beta = 1$,the limit is $\frac{(0)(-2)}{-3} = 0$. If the target was $\alpha = 2$,the limit is $\frac{(1)(-1)}{-2} = \frac{1}{2}$. Given the options,the intended limit was likely $x \to \alpha = 2$.
197
DifficultMCQ
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{x + 2\sin x}}{{\sqrt {{x^2} + 2\sin x + 1} - \sqrt {{{\sin }^2}x - x + 1} }}$ is
A
$2$
B
$6$
C
$3$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Let $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{x + 2\sin x}}{{\sqrt {{x^2} + 2\sin x + 1} - \sqrt {{{\sin }^2}x - x + 1} }}$.
Rationalizing the denominator:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{(x + 2\sin x)(\sqrt {{x^2} + 2\sin x + 1} + \sqrt {{{\sin }^2}x - x + 1} )}}{({x^2} + 2\sin x + 1) - ({{\sin }^2}x - x + 1)}$
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{(x + 2\sin x)(\sqrt {{x^2} + 2\sin x + 1} + \sqrt {{{\sin }^2}x - x + 1} )}}{{x^2 + x + 2\sin x - {{\sin }^2}x}}$
Dividing numerator and denominator by $x$:
$L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{{(1 + 2\frac{\sin x}{x})(\sqrt {{x^2} + 2\sin x + 1} + \sqrt {{{\sin }^2}x - x + 1} )}}{{x + 1 + 2\frac{\sin x}{x} - \sin x \frac{\sin x}{x}}}$
As $x \to 0$,$\frac{\sin x}{x} \to 1$ and $\sin x \to 0$:
$L = \frac{{(1 + 2(1))(\sqrt {0 + 0 + 1} + \sqrt {0 - 0 + 1} )}}{{0 + 1 + 2(1) - 0(1)}} = \frac{{3(1 + 1)}}{3} = 2$.
Hence,the correct answer is option $(A)$.
198
DifficultMCQ
$\lim\limits_{x \rightarrow 2} \frac{3^{x}+3^{3-x}-12}{3^{-x / 2}-3^{1-x}}$ is equal to
A
$25$
B
$36$
C
$49$
D
$42$

Solution

(B) Let $L = \lim _{x \rightarrow 2} \frac{3^{x}+3^{3-x}-12}{3^{-x / 2}-3^{1-x}}$.
Substitute $t = 3^{x/2}$. As $x \rightarrow 2$,$t \rightarrow 3^{2/2} = 3$.
Then $3^x = t^2$ and $3^{3-x} = \frac{27}{3^x} = \frac{27}{t^2}$.
Also,$3^{-x/2} = \frac{1}{t}$ and $3^{1-x} = \frac{3}{3^x} = \frac{3}{t^2}$.
The expression becomes:
$L = \lim _{t \rightarrow 3} \frac{t^2 + \frac{27}{t^2} - 12}{\frac{1}{t} - \frac{3}{t^2}} = \lim _{t \rightarrow 3} \frac{\frac{t^4 - 12t^2 + 27}{t^2}}{\frac{t - 3}{t^2}} = \lim _{t \rightarrow 3} \frac{t^4 - 12t^2 + 27}{t - 3}$.
Factor the numerator: $t^4 - 12t^2 + 27 = (t^2 - 9)(t^2 - 3) = (t - 3)(t + 3)(t^2 - 3)$.
$L = \lim _{t \rightarrow 3} \frac{(t - 3)(t + 3)(t^2 - 3)}{t - 3} = \lim _{t \rightarrow 3} (t + 3)(t^2 - 3)$.
Substituting $t = 3$: $L = (3 + 3)(3^2 - 3) = 6 \times (9 - 3) = 6 \times 6 = 36$.
199
DifficultMCQ
$\lim\limits_{x \rightarrow 0}\left(\frac{3 x^{2}+2}{7 x^{2}+2}\right)^{\frac{1}{x^{2}}}$ is equal to
A
$e^{-1}$
B
$e^2$
C
$e$
D
$e^{-2}$

Solution

(D) The limit is of the form $1^{\infty}$.
Using the formula $\lim_{x \to a} [f(x)]^{g(x)} = e^{\lim_{x \to a} [f(x)-1]g(x)}$,we have:
Required limit $= e^{\lim_{x \to 0} \left(\frac{3x^2+2}{7x^2+2} - 1\right) \cdot \frac{1}{x^2}}$
$= e^{\lim_{x \to 0} \left(\frac{3x^2+2 - (7x^2+2)}{7x^2+2}\right) \cdot \frac{1}{x^2}}$
$= e^{\lim_{x \to 0} \left(\frac{-4x^2}{7x^2+2}\right) \cdot \frac{1}{x^2}}$
$= e^{\lim_{x \to 0} \left(\frac{-4}{7x^2+2}\right)}$
$= e^{\frac{-4}{0+2}} = e^{-2} = \frac{1}{e^2}$
200
EasyMCQ
Find the limit: $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} (x^3 - x^2 + 1)$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$0$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) The given expression is a polynomial function. For polynomial functions,the limit as $x \to a$ is simply the value of the function at $x = a$.
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} (x^3 - x^2 + 1) = (1)^3 - (1)^2 + 1$
$= 1 - 1 + 1 = 1$

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