Limits
Chapter Name : Limits And Derivatives |
Sub Topic Code : 104_11_13_03_01 |
Topic Name : Limits |
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Sub Topic Name : Limits |
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Introduction
Introduction to the limits as useful tool in calculus.
Pre-Requisites:
Knowledge about algebraic and trigonometric functions.
Activity:
Observe the values of left and right hand limits.
Real Life Question:
What is the difference between value and limit at a point in function domain?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Limit | Limit of a function at a point is the common value of the left and right hand limits, if they coincide. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Take a algebraic function | Choose a point and find its left hand and right hand limit and check if they are equal. |
Real life uses :
Used as a basic tool in calculus.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Any real function | To check the continuity of a function, the limits at a point are checked |
What you learn in Theory:
Significance of limits.
What you learn in Practice:
Finding limit at a point.