Limits And Continuity Study Cards

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Limit

The value that a function approaches as the input approaches a certain value or infinity.

Limit Laws

A set of rules that allow the evaluation of limits of functions based on the limits of their component functions.

One-Sided Limit

The limit of a function as the input approaches a certain value from one side (left or right).

Limit at Infinity

The limit of a function as the input approaches positive or negative infinity.

Continuity

A property of a function where there are no abrupt changes or breaks in the graph.

Intermediate Value Theorem

A theorem that states if a function is continuous on a closed interval, it takes on every value between the function values at the endpoints.

Trigonometric Functions

Functions like sine, cosine, and tangent that involve angles and ratios of sides in a right triangle.

Exponential Functions

Functions where the variable is in the exponent, such as f(x) = a^x.

Logarithmic Functions

Functions that are the inverse of exponential functions, such as f(x) = log_a(x).

Composite Functions

Functions that are formed by combining two or more functions, such as f(g(x)).

Piecewise Functions

Functions that are defined by different rules or formulas for different intervals or subdomains.

Rational Functions

Functions that can be expressed as the ratio of two polynomial functions, such as f(x) = p(x) / q(x).

Sequences

An ordered list of numbers, usually generated by a rule or pattern.

Series

The sum of the terms in a sequence, often represented using sigma notation.

Differentiability

A property of a function where it has a derivative at every point in its domain.

L'Hopital's Rule

A method for evaluating limits of indeterminate forms using derivatives.

Multivariable Calculus

The branch of calculus that deals with functions of multiple variables and their limits and continuity.

Applications of Limits and Continuity

The practical use of limits and continuity in various fields, such as physics, engineering, and economics.

Limits of Trigonometric Identities

The limits of trigonometric functions when the input approaches certain values or infinity.

Limits of Exponential Growth and Decay

The limits of exponential functions that model growth or decay processes.

Limits of Logarithmic Properties

The limits of logarithmic functions and their properties as the input approaches certain values or infinity.

Limits of Composite Functions

The limits of functions that are formed by combining two or more functions.

Limits of Piecewise Functions

The limits of functions that are defined by different rules or formulas for different intervals or subdomains.

Limits of Rational Functions

The limits of functions that can be expressed as the ratio of two polynomial functions.

Limits of Sequences

The limits of ordered lists of numbers generated by a rule or pattern.

Limits of Series

The limits of the sums of terms in a sequence.

Differentiability of Trigonometric Functions

The property of trigonometric functions where they have derivatives at every point in their domain.

Differentiability of Exponential Functions

The property of exponential functions where they have derivatives at every point in their domain.

Differentiability of Logarithmic Functions

The property of logarithmic functions where they have derivatives at every point in their domain.

Differentiability of Composite Functions

The property of functions that are formed by combining two or more functions where they have derivatives at every point in their domain.

Differentiability of Piecewise Functions

The property of functions that are defined by different rules or formulas for different intervals or subdomains where they have derivatives at every point in their domain.

Differentiability of Rational Functions

The property of functions that can be expressed as the ratio of two polynomial functions where they have derivatives at every point in their domain.

Differentiability of Sequences

The property of ordered lists of numbers generated by a rule or pattern where they have derivatives at every point in their domain.

Differentiability of Series

The property of the sums of terms in a sequence where they have derivatives at every point in their domain.

Limits and Continuity in Three Dimensions

The study of limits and continuity in functions of three variables.

Limits and Continuity in Vector Calculus

The study of limits and continuity in vector-valued functions.

Limits and Continuity in Differential Equations

The study of limits and continuity in functions that satisfy differential equations.

Limits and Continuity in Real Analysis

The study of limits and continuity in the context of rigorous mathematical analysis.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Physics

The practical use of limits and continuity in various areas of physics, such as motion, forces, and energy.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Engineering

The practical use of limits and continuity in various fields of engineering, such as structural analysis, fluid dynamics, and electrical circuits.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Economics

The practical use of limits and continuity in economic models and analysis, such as optimization problems and marginal analysis.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Computer Science

The practical use of limits and continuity in algorithms, data structures, and computational geometry.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Biology

The practical use of limits and continuity in biological processes, such as population growth, enzyme kinetics, and neural networks.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Finance

The practical use of limits and continuity in financial models and analysis, such as compound interest and option pricing.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Statistics

The practical use of limits and continuity in statistical analysis, such as hypothesis testing and confidence intervals.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Medicine

The practical use of limits and continuity in medical research and diagnostics, such as modeling drug dosage and analyzing medical imaging data.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Environmental Science

The practical use of limits and continuity in studying environmental processes, such as pollution dispersion and population dynamics.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Geology

The practical use of limits and continuity in studying geological phenomena, such as rock deformation and seismic activity.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Astronomy

The practical use of limits and continuity in studying celestial objects and phenomena, such as planetary motion and stellar evolution.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Chemistry

The practical use of limits and continuity in chemical reactions and analysis, such as reaction rates and equilibrium.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Sociology

The practical use of limits and continuity in studying social phenomena and behavior, such as population dynamics and social networks.

Applications of Limits and Continuity in Psychology

The practical use of limits and continuity in studying cognitive processes and behavior, such as learning and memory.