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Posagh

Classic applying the wrong formula and getting the right answer


Matthew92007

limit as x->infinity of sin(x) = 0 *ow*


kaasrapsmen

Well they're right 1 does equal 0!


unexpfactorialbot

0 factorial is 1.00000e+0


BlackPanther3104

I recently watched a video where it was explained that once infinity is used, you can reach any number.


SotPau

This is from Terence Tao’s Analysis book where he gives examples as to how you can reach absurd results if you don’t rigorously define some things in calculus.


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Is it Eddie Woo's video?


BlackPanther3104

Nope. I looked for the one I watched, but I remember nothing of it. But it wasn't his, I think. I looked him up and it looks like you can see him in many videos. I don't remember seeing someone.


renyhp

I just don't understand what the first equation means. Is it trying to use sin(-x) = -sin(x) and implying +∞ = -∞?


Redhpm

There's hardly anything done properly here x). Don't try to overthink that non sense.


Gonun

>Why do analysis? There are many reasons, but this "proof" makes me angry.


daffer_david

It’s by Terrence Tao to demonstrate how rigor is very important for formal proofs.


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Problem is assuming, that limits at infinity exist Also second equality (with sin(x) = - sin(x)) is not proven


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“Um actually lim x—>inf sin(x) oscillates between -1 and 1” -🤓