Evaluate the following limits:
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As we need to find ![]()
We can directly find the limiting value of a function by putting the value of the variable at which the limiting value is asked if it does not take any indeterminate form (0/0 or ∞/∞ or ∞-∞,1∞ .. etc.)
Let Z = ![]()
As it is taking indeterminate form-
∴ we need to take steps to remove this form so that we can get a finite value.
As, Z = ![]()
⇒ Z = ![]()
Taking log both sides-
⇒ log Z = ![]()
⇒ log Z = ![]()
{∵ log am = m log a}
Now it gives us a form that can be reduced to ![]()
log Z = ![]()
{adding and subtracting 1 to cos x to get the form}
Dividing numerator and denominator by cos x + sin x– 1 to match with form in formula
∴ log Z = 
using algebra of limits –
log Z = 
∴ A = ![]()
Let, cos x + sin x - 1 = y
As x→0 ⇒ y→0
∴ A = ![]()
Use the formula - ![]()
∴ A = 1
Now, B = ![]()
∵ cos x – 1 = -2sin2(x/2) and sin x = 2sin(x/2)cos(x/2)
⇒ B = ![]()
⇒ B = ![]()
⇒ B = ![]()
Use the formula - ![]()
⇒ B = ![]()
∴ B = 1
Hence,
log Z = ![]()
⇒ loge Z = 1
∴ Z = e1 = e
Hence,
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