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Limits and L'Hospital's Rule Video Lecture | Mathematics Optional Notes for UPSC

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1. What are limits in calculus?
Ans. In calculus, a limit is a value that a function or sequence approaches as the input or index approaches some value. It represents the behavior of a function or sequence as the input approaches a certain point.
2. What is L'Hopital's Rule used for?
Ans. L'Hopital's Rule is a mathematical theorem that provides a technique to evaluate limits of indeterminate forms by taking the derivative of the numerator and denominator separately.
3. How do you apply L'Hopital's Rule to find limits?
Ans. To apply L'Hopital's Rule, first check if the limit is in an indeterminate form. If it is, take the derivative of the numerator and denominator separately, and then evaluate the limit again. Repeat this process until a determinate form is obtained.
4. What are some common indeterminate forms where L'Hopital's Rule can be applied?
Ans. Some common indeterminate forms where L'Hopital's Rule can be applied include 0/0, ∞/∞, 0*∞, 0^0, ∞^0, and 1^∞.
5. Can L'Hopital's Rule be used to find limits of all functions?
Ans. No, L'Hopital's Rule can only be applied to functions that are in an indeterminate form. It cannot be used for functions that are not in an indeterminate form or for limits that do not involve infinity.
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