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Evaluate the following limit: L=lim⁡x→0+1x2∫0x2(cos⁡(1t)+e3t−1t)dtL = \lim_{x \to 0^+} \frac{1}{x^2} \int_0^{x^2} \left( \cos\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{t}}\right) + \frac{e^{3\sqrt{t}} - 1}{\sqrt{t}} \right) dt

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  • A.

    3

  • B.

    0

  • C.

    32\frac{3}{2}

  • D.

    \text{Does not exist}

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Concepts Behind This Question

Trigonometric Standard Limits|Fundamental Theorem of Calculus|The L'Hôpital's Rule Misuse

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This question tests the precise conditions for L'Hôpital's Rule and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

The trap baits students into blindly applying L'Hôpital's Rule by differentiating the numerator using Leibniz's rule, which yields 2xcos⁡(1/x)+2(e3x−1)2x \cos(1/x) + 2(e^{3x} - 1).

Dividing by the derivative of the denominator (2x2x) gives cos⁡(1/x)+e3x−1x\cos(1/x) + \frac{e^{3x}-1}{x}.

As x→0+x \to 0^+, the term cos⁡(1/x)\cos(1/x) oscillates, leading students to incorrectly conclude that the limit 'Does not exist'.

However, L'Hôpital's Rule only states that if the limit of the derivatives exists, the original limit equals it; the converse is false.

By splitting the integral and using substitution with integration by parts, we reveal that the highly oscillatory term's integral decays faster than x2x^2, yielding a well-defined finite limit.

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SubjectMathematics
ChapterLimits and Derivatives - Class 11
ConceptTrigonometric Standard Limits
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load7
Target Solve Time160 sec
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